I
Idioms beginning with "I"
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Contents of I:
[in a way] {adv. phr.}
1. also {informal} [in a kind of way] or {informal} [in a sort of way]
To a certain extent; a little; somewhat.
I like Jane in a way, but she is very proud.
Compare: [AFTER A FASHION], [MORE OR LESS].
2. In one thing.
* […]
[in a world of one's own] or [in a world by oneself]
1. In the place where you belong; in your own personal surroundings; apart from other people.
They are in a little world of their own in their house on the mountain.
2a. In deep thought or […]
[in a zone] {adv.}, {slang}, {informal}
In a daze; in a daydream; in a state of being unable to concentrate.
Professor Smith puts everyone in a zone.
[in absentia] {adv. phr.}, {formal}
When the person is absent. — Used in graduation exercises when presenting diplomas to an absent student or during a court case.
* /On Commencement Day, Joe was sick in bed and the college gave him his bachelor's […]
[in accordance with] {adv. phr.}
In consonance with something; conforming to something.
Employees at this firm are expected to always behave in accordance with the rules.
[in addition] {adv. phr.}
As something extra; besides.
We saw a Mickey Mouse cartoon in addition to the cowboy movie.
Aunt Mary gave us sandwiches for our picnic and a bag of cookies in addition.
* /He has two cars and in addition a […]