Idioms beginning with I
Idiom | Meaning |
In the blink of an eye | Very quickly; in a short amount of time |
It’s a piece of cake | Something is very easy to do |
It’s raining cats and dogs | It’s raining heavily |
It’s Greek to me | Something is incomprehensible or difficult to understand |
In over your head | In a situation that is too difficult to handle |
Iron out the wrinkles | To resolve or smooth out difficulties or issues |
It’s a drop in the bucket | Something insignificant compared to the whole |
It’s a long shot | Something is unlikely to happen |
In stitches | Laughing uncontrollably |
In a jam | In a difficult or troublesome situation |
It’s a no-brainer | Something is very obvious or requires little thought |
In the bag | Certain or secured; guaranteed |
In the nick of time | Just in time; at the last possible moment |
It takes two to tango | Both parties involved are responsible for a situation |
In hot water | In trouble or facing difficulties |
In the loop | Included or informed about something |
In the dark | Unaware or uninformed about something |
In a nutshell | Summarizing something briefly |
In the red | Operating at a financial loss |
In the same boat | In the same difficult situation as others |
In the driver’s seat | In control or in a position of authority |
In a pickle | In a difficult or uncomfortable situation |
In a bind | In a difficult or challenging situation |
In the doghouse | In disfavor or trouble with someone |
In the clear | Free from blame or suspicion |
In the long run | Ultimately; over the course of time |
In the black | Operating with a profit |