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Letter: i
Total idioms: 9849 - currently selected: 288 (50 per page)In heaven's name
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in heaven's name
1. (idiomatic) An intensifier used with questions.
? What in heaven's name are you doing?
? Who in heaven's name told you to do that?
? Where in heaven's name are my darn shoes?
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in heaven's name
1. (idiomatic) An intensifier used with questions.
? What in heaven's name are you doing?
? Who in heaven's name told you to do that?
? Where in heaven's name are my darn shoes?
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In high dudgeon
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in high dudgeon
1. (idiomatic) Resentfully or furiously.
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in high dudgeon
1. (idiomatic) Resentfully or furiously.
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In hot water
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To say that somebody is in hot water means that they have done something wrong and people are angry with them.
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Simon has been in hot water since his boss discovered that he had been using the internet for personal pourposes.
To say that somebody is in hot water means that they have done something wrong and people are angry with them.
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Simon has been in hot water since his boss discovered that he had been using the internet for personal pourposes.
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In inverted commas
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When describing something, if you use a word which you say is'in inverted commas', you indicate that the word is not quite true or appropriate.
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We were served a 'meal', in inverted commas, but we were too hungry to complain.
When describing something, if you use a word which you say is'in inverted commas', you indicate that the word is not quite true or appropriate.
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We were served a 'meal', in inverted commas, but we were too hungry to complain.
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In its infancy
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in its infancy
1. (idiomatic) still in an early stage
? Space tourism is still in its infancy.
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in its infancy
1. (idiomatic) still in an early stage
? Space tourism is still in its infancy.
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In jest
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in jest (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) As a joke.
? He only tried to mimic the other's movements in jest.
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in jest (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) As a joke.
? He only tried to mimic the other's movements in jest.
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In keeping with
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If something is in keeping with, for example, a style or tradition, it is suitable or appropriate in a particular situation.
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We exchange presents at Christmas in keeping with tradition.
If something is in keeping with, for example, a style or tradition, it is suitable or appropriate in a particular situation.
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We exchange presents at Christmas in keeping with tradition.
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In kind
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in kind (not comparable)
1. (usually after the noun) In the form of goods and service rather than money.
? "How much did he give?" "Hard to say. It was all in kind."
? The pay is OK, but the real attraction is all the benefits in kind.
in kind (not comparable)
1. (paying or giving) with goods or services (
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in kind (not comparable)
1. (usually after the noun) In the form of goods and service rather than money.
? "How much did he give?" "Hard to say. It was all in kind."
? The pay is OK, but the real attraction is all the benefits in kind.
in kind (not comparable)
1. (paying or giving) with goods or services (
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In layman's terms
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in layman's terms
1. (idiomatic) Phrased simply, without jargon.
? Okay, let me explain this in layman's terms.
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in layman's terms
1. (idiomatic) Phrased simply, without jargon.
? Okay, let me explain this in layman's terms.
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In laymen's terms
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in laymen's terms
1. (idiomatic) in layman's terms
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in laymen's terms
1. (idiomatic) in layman's terms
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In light of
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in light of
1. (idiomatic, Australia, Canada, US) given, considering
? In light of the frequent kidnappings in Iraq, do you suppose someone could invent a small tracking device that could be woven onto clothing and hard to find on it so that when someone gets kidnapped, the tracking devices could pin down their location?
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in light of
1. (idiomatic, Australia, Canada, US) given, considering
? In light of the frequent kidnappings in Iraq, do you suppose someone could invent a small tracking device that could be woven onto clothing and hard to find on it so that when someone gets kidnapped, the tracking devices could pin down their location?
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In line
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in line (comparative more in line, superlative most in line)
1. (idiomatic) Suitable or appropriate; keeping with expectations, norms, ideals, or rules.
? "[Plant] rescues are usually organized by local garden clubs, but before you grab your shovel and head for the door, check with local government agencies to make sure you're in line
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in line (comparative more in line, superlative most in line)
1. (idiomatic) Suitable or appropriate; keeping with expectations, norms, ideals, or rules.
? "[Plant] rescues are usually organized by local garden clubs, but before you grab your shovel and head for the door, check with local government agencies to make sure you're in line
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In living memory
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in living memory
1. (idiomatic) In recent history, in recorded history amongst the lifespan of extant people; events or situations which can be remembered by people that are still alive
? The Roberts Court is the most politically conservative in living memory.
? Last summer, Georgia was hit by the mightiest heat wave in living memory.
? Long believed to be extinct, the pu
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in living memory
1. (idiomatic) In recent history, in recorded history amongst the lifespan of extant people; events or situations which can be remembered by people that are still alive
? The Roberts Court is the most politically conservative in living memory.
? Last summer, Georgia was hit by the mightiest heat wave in living memory.
? Long believed to be extinct, the pu
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In mint condition
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Something that is in mint condition is in such perfect condition that it looks new or as good as new.
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The car is 10 years old but according to Tom it's in mint condition.
Something that is in mint condition is in such perfect condition that it looks new or as good as new.
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The car is 10 years old but according to Tom it's in mint condition.
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In no time
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in no time (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Very soon.
? Just give me a ring and I'll be over in no time.
2. (idiomatic) Very quickly.
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in no time (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Very soon.
? Just give me a ring and I'll be over in no time.
2. (idiomatic) Very quickly.
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In no uncertain terms
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in no uncertain terms (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) (of a statement, especially a threat or admonishment) bluntly, forthrightly; explicitly, categorically
2. (idiomatic) (with subject-verb inversion, this takes on a negative meaning)
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in no uncertain terms (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) (of a statement, especially a threat or admonishment) bluntly, forthrightly; explicitly, categorically
2. (idiomatic) (with subject-verb inversion, this takes on a negative meaning)
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In no way, shape, or form
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in no way, shape, or form (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Not in any way at all; not at all, nohow.
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in no way, shape, or form (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Not in any way at all; not at all, nohow.
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In one ear and out the other
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To say that information goes in one ear and comes out the othermeans that it is immediately forgotten or ignored.
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I keep telling him about the risks but it goes in one ear and out the other. He never listens!
To say that information goes in one ear and comes out the othermeans that it is immediately forgotten or ignored.
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I keep telling him about the risks but it goes in one ear and out the other. He never listens!
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In one hell of a hurry
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in one hell of a hurry
1. (idiomatic) In a very great hurry; very fast or hastily.
? "He went there in one hell of a hurry."
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in one hell of a hurry
1. (idiomatic) In a very great hurry; very fast or hastily.
? "He went there in one hell of a hurry."
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In one mind's eye
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If you can visualise something, or see an image of it in your mind, you can see it in your mind's eye.
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I can see the village in my mind's eye but I can't remember the name.
If you can visualise something, or see an image of it in your mind, you can see it in your mind's eye.
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I can see the village in my mind's eye but I can't remember the name.
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In one's armour
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in one's armour
1. (idiomatic, obsolete, slang) Having the courage of drunkenness; pot-valiant.
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in one's armour
1. (idiomatic, obsolete, slang) Having the courage of drunkenness; pot-valiant.
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In one's book
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in one's book
1. In one's opinion.
2. Used other than as an idiom: see in, one's, book.
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in one's book
1. In one's opinion.
2. Used other than as an idiom: see in, one's, book.
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In one's cups
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in one’s cups
1. (idiomatic) Drunk; in the act of consuming alcohol liberally.
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in one’s cups
1. (idiomatic) Drunk; in the act of consuming alcohol liberally.
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In one's dreams
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in one's dreams
1. (idiomatic, colloquial) Used to express the speaker's belief that a preceding statement expressed a desired rather than an actual state of affairs.
? "Can't go? Why not? Got a hot date tonight?" / "In my dreams! No, I've got to visit a friend in the hospital."
? "They said the economy will boost sales next quarter." / "In their dreams! Maybe next year the economy will recover."
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in one's dreams
1. (idiomatic, colloquial) Used to express the speaker's belief that a preceding statement expressed a desired rather than an actual state of affairs.
? "Can't go? Why not? Got a hot date tonight?" / "In my dreams! No, I've got to visit a friend in the hospital."
? "They said the economy will boost sales next quarter." / "In their dreams! Maybe next year the economy will recover."
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In one's element
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When you are in your element, you are doing something that you do well, and you are enjoying yourself.
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My brother, who is an estate agent, was in his element house-hunting for our parents.
When you are in your element, you are doing something that you do well, and you are enjoying yourself.
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My brother, who is an estate agent, was in his element house-hunting for our parents.
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In one's face
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in one's face
1. (literally) Onto or into someone's face.
2. (idiomatic) In front of someone's face; before someone's eyes.
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in one's face
1. (literally) Onto or into someone's face.
2. (idiomatic) In front of someone's face; before someone's eyes.
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In one's own sweettime
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If you do something in your own sweet time, you take as long as you please to do it, in spite of the wishes of others.
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OK, I'll do it - but in my own sweet time!
If you do something in your own sweet time, you take as long as you please to do it, in spite of the wishes of others.
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OK, I'll do it - but in my own sweet time!
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In one's pocket
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in one's pocket
1. (idiomatic) Subject to one's whims because of bribery.
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in one's pocket
1. (idiomatic) Subject to one's whims because of bribery.
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In one's right mind
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in one's right mind
1. (idiomatic) Sane, sensible, reasonable; thinking clearly.
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in one's right mind
1. (idiomatic) Sane, sensible, reasonable; thinking clearly.
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In order
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in order (comparative more in order, superlative most in order)
1. In a sequence.
? Place the cards in order by color, then by number.
2. Ready, prepared; orderly; tidy.
? I wish I could get my desk in order.
? His material is in order for the presentation.
3. (idiomatic) In accor
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in order (comparative more in order, superlative most in order)
1. In a sequence.
? Place the cards in order by color, then by number.
2. Ready, prepared; orderly; tidy.
? I wish I could get my desk in order.
? His material is in order for the presentation.
3. (idiomatic) In accor
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In other words
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in other words (not comparable)
1. (conjunctive, idiomatic) Stated or interpreted another way; Used to introduce an explanation, simplification, or clarification.
? He has another appointment on Thursday. In other words, I don't think he'll be attending your gathering.
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in other words (not comparable)
1. (conjunctive, idiomatic) Stated or interpreted another way; Used to introduce an explanation, simplification, or clarification.
? He has another appointment on Thursday. In other words, I don't think he'll be attending your gathering.
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In over your head
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If you are in over your head, you are involved in something that is too difficult for you to handle.
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I accepted to organize the festival, but I quickly realized that I was in over my head!
If you are in over your head, you are involved in something that is too difficult for you to handle.
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I accepted to organize the festival, but I quickly realized that I was in over my head!
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In plain view
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in plain view (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) easily seen, very visible.
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in plain view (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) easily seen, very visible.
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In process of time
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in process of time (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) In the course of time; as time goes on; gradually; in due course.
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in process of time (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) In the course of time; as time goes on; gradually; in due course.
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In raptures
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If you are in raptures about something, you are delighted or very enthusiastic.
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Caroline is in raptures about her new apartment.
If you are in raptures about something, you are delighted or very enthusiastic.
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Caroline is in raptures about her new apartment.
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In safe hands
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If something is in safe hands, it is being looked after by a reliable person or organization, and is therefore at no risk.
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I'll look after Jamie while you go shopping. Don' worry - he'll be in safe hands.
If something is in safe hands, it is being looked after by a reliable person or organization, and is therefore at no risk.
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I'll look after Jamie while you go shopping. Don' worry - he'll be in safe hands.
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In seventh heaven
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If you are in seventh heaven, you are extremely happy.
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Every time she wins a match, she's in seventh heaven!
If you are in seventh heaven, you are extremely happy.
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Every time she wins a match, she's in seventh heaven!
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In seventh heaven
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If you are in seventh heaven, you are extremely happy.
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Every time she wins a match, she's in seventh heaven!
If you are in seventh heaven, you are extremely happy.
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Every time she wins a match, she's in seventh heaven!
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In shape
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in shape
1. In good condition, repair; in a good state.
2. (idiomatic) In a good state of physical fitness or bodily appearance.
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in shape
1. In good condition, repair; in a good state.
2. (idiomatic) In a good state of physical fitness or bodily appearance.
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In someone's shoes
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To talk about being in someone's shoes means to imagine how you would react if you were in a similar situation.
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Tom's sales have dropped by 30% this month. I wouldn't like to be in his shoes!
To talk about being in someone's shoes means to imagine how you would react if you were in a similar situation.
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Tom's sales have dropped by 30% this month. I wouldn't like to be in his shoes!
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In someone's shoes
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in someone's shoes (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic, mostly used conditionally) in someone's situation.
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in someone's shoes (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic, mostly used conditionally) in someone's situation.
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In someone's wheelhouse
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in someone's wheelhouse
1. (US, idiomatic) Matching a person's interests or abilities well.
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in someone's wheelhouse
1. (US, idiomatic) Matching a person's interests or abilities well.
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In spades
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in spades (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) In large quantities; to a high degree; without restraint; to excess.
? Last year we harvested almost no potatoes, but this year we're getting them in spades.
2. (idiomatic) Beyond doubt.
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in spades (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) In large quantities; to a high degree; without restraint; to excess.
? Last year we harvested almost no potatoes, but this year we're getting them in spades.
2. (idiomatic) Beyond doubt.
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In spite of
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in spite of
1. (idiomatic) Despite, irrespective of, notwithstanding.
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in spite of
1. (idiomatic) Despite, irrespective of, notwithstanding.
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In stitches
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When people are in stitches, they are laughing a lot.
in stitches
1. (idiomatic) Laughing vigorously; very amused; aching due to convulsive laughter.
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The story was so funny, everyone was in stitches.
When people are in stitches, they are laughing a lot.
in stitches
1. (idiomatic) Laughing vigorously; very amused; aching due to convulsive laughter.
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The story was so funny, everyone was in stitches.
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In strict confidence
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If you say something in strict confidence, you tell it as a secret not to be revealed.
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Please don't repeat this. I'm telling it to you in strict confidence.
If you say something in strict confidence, you tell it as a secret not to be revealed.
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Please don't repeat this. I'm telling it to you in strict confidence.
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In stride
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in stride
1. (idiomatic) Without disturbing one's course of activities.
2. (idiomatic) Without emotional upset.
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in stride
1. (idiomatic) Without disturbing one's course of activities.
2. (idiomatic) Without emotional upset.
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In tatters
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Something that is badly torn, in very poor condition or damaged beyond repair is in tatters.
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His reputation is in tatters after the latest scandal.
Something that is badly torn, in very poor condition or damaged beyond repair is in tatters.
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His reputation is in tatters after the latest scandal.
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In the act
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in the act
1. (idiomatic) In the process of doing something considered criminal or otherwise wrong; used to emphasize the eye-witness evidence.
? She denied it but she had been spotted in the act.
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in the act
1. (idiomatic) In the process of doing something considered criminal or otherwise wrong; used to emphasize the eye-witness evidence.
? She denied it but she had been spotted in the act.
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In the altogether
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in the altogether (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic, euphemistic) Naked.
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in the altogether (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic, euphemistic) Naked.
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