I
Idioms beginning with "I"
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[in] or [into the doldrums] {adj. phr.}
Inactive; sluggish; depressed.
The news of our factory's going out of business put all of us in the doldrums.
[in] or [into the limelight] {adj. phr.}
In the center of attention.
Some people will do almost anything to be able to step into the limelight.
Compare: [IN THE SPOTLIGHT].
[in a bad frame of mind] {adv. phr.}
In an unhappy mood.
Make sure the boss is not in a bad frame of mind when you ask him for a raise.
Contrast: [IN A GOOD FRAME OF MIND].
[in a bad way] {adv. phr.}, {informal}
In trouble or likely to have trouble.
If you have only those two girls to help you, you are in a bad way.
* /Jerry has written only one sentence of his term paper that is due tomorrow, and he knows he is in a […]
[in a big way] {adv. phr.}, {informal}
As fully as possible; with much ceremony.
Our family celebrates birthdays in a big way.
John likes to entertain his dates in a big way.
[in a bind] or [in a box] {adv. phr.}, {informal}
Likely to have trouble whether you do one thing or another.
* /Sam is in a bind because if he carries home his aunt's groceries, his teacher will be angry because he is late, and if he doesn't, his aunt […]
[in a circle] or [in circles] {adv. phr.}
Without any progress; without getting anywhere; uselessly.
The committee debated for two hours, just talking in circles.
* /If you don't have a clear aim, you can work a long time and still be going in […]
[in a family way] or [in the family way] {adj. phr.}, {informal}
Going to have a baby.
Sue and Liz are happy because their mother is in the family way.
* /The Ferguson children are promising kittens to everyone because their cat is in a family […]