I
Idioms beginning with "I"
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[in practice] (2) {adj. phr.}
In proper condition to do something well through practice.
A pianist gets his fingers in practice by playing scales.
An ice-skater keeps in practice by skating every day.
Compare: [IN SHAPE]. Contrast: [OUT OF […]
[in print] {adj. phr.}
Obtainable in printed form from a printer or publisher; printed.
The author has finished writing his book but it is not yet in print.
The story of the students' trip to Washington appeared in print in the newspaper.
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[in private] {adj.} or {adv. phr.}
Not openly or in public; apart from others; confidentially; secretly.
Mr. Jones waited until they were home in private before he punished his son.
* /The teacher told Susan that she wanted to talk to her in […]
[in progress] {adj. phr.}
Going ahead; being made or done; happening.
Plans are in progress to build a new school next year.
A dog ran out on the playing field while the game was in progress.
Contrast: [IN CHECK].
[in public] {adv. phr.}
1. In a place open to the people; in such a way that the public may see, hear, or know; not secretly; openly.
Two boys down the street are dancing in public for pennies.
Actors are used to appearing in public.
* /The […]
[in question] {adj. phr.}
1. In doubt; in dispute; being argued about or examined.
I know Bill would be a good captain for the team. That is not in question. But does he want to be captain?
Contrast: [BEYOND QUESTION].
2. Under discussion; being […]
[in reason] {adv. phr.}, {formal}
Following the rules of reasoning; sensibly; reasonably.
One cannot in reason doubt that freedom is better than slavery.
[in reference to] or [with reference to] or [in regard to ] or [with regard to] {prep.}
In connection with; from the standpoint of; concerning; regarding; about.
I am writing with reference to your last letter.
* /He spoke in reference to the Boy […]