I
Idioms beginning with "I"
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[into thin air] {adv. phr.}
Without anything left; completely.
When Bob returned to the room, he was surprised to find that his books had vanished into thin air.
Compare: [OUT OF THIN AIR].
[iron horse] {n.}, {informal}
A railroad locomotive; the engine of a railroad train.
In its first days, the iron horse frightened many people as it roared across country scattering sparks.
[iron in the fire] {n. phr.}
Something you are doing; one of the projects with which a person is busy; job.
John had a number of irons in the fire, and he managed to keep all of them hot.
- Usually used in the phrase:
[too many irons in the […]
[iron out] {v.}, {informal}
To discuss and reach an agreement about (a difference); find a solution for (a problem); remove (a difficulty).
The company and its workers ironed out their differences over hours and pay.
* /The House and Senate ironed […]
[is that so] {informal}
1. Oh, indeed? That's interesting. — Used in simple acceptance or reply.
"The Republicans have pulled a trick at city hall." "Is that so?"
2. Surely not? — Used in disbelief or sarcasm.
* /"The moon is made of green […]
[it figures] {informal sentence}
It checks out; it makes sense; it adds up.
It figures that Bob got the highest raise at our firm; he is the most productive salesman.