I
Idioms beginning with "I"
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[in the bargain] or [into the bargain] {adv. phr.}
In addition; besides; also.
Frank is a teacher, and an artist into the bargain.
The heat failed, and then the roof began to leak in the bargain.
Compare: [TO BOOT], [FOR GOOD MEASURE].
[in the black] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal}
In a successful or profitable way; so as to make money.
The big store was running in the black.
A business must stay in the black to keep on.
Contrast: [IN THE RED].
[in the can] {adj.}, {slang}, {movie jargon}
Ready; finished; completed; about to be duplicated and distributed to exhibitors.
No sneak previews until it's all in the can!
Once my book's in the can, I'll go for a vacation.
[in the cards] also [on the cards] {adj. phr.}, {informal}
To be expected; likely to happen; foreseeable; predictable.
It was in the cards for the son to succeed his father as head of the business.
* /John finally decided that it wasn't in the […]
[in the chips] {slang} or {informal} [in the money] {adj. phr.}
Having plenty of money; prosperous; rich.
After his rich uncle died, Richard was in the chips.
After years of struggle and dependence, air transportation is in the money.
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[in the clear] {adj. phr.}
1. Free of anything that makes moving or seeing difficult; with nothing to limit action.
The plane climbed above the clouds and was flying in the clear.
* /Jack passed the ball to Tim, who was in the clear and ran for a […]