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Total idioms: 9849 - currently selected: 288 (50 per page)In the right place at the right time
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in the right place at the right time
1. (idiomatic) At a location where something good is about to happen at just the time of its occurrence; lucky; fortunate; able to obtain a benefit due to circumstances, rather than due to merit.
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in the right place at the right time
1. (idiomatic) At a location where something good is about to happen at just the time of its occurrence; lucky; fortunate; able to obtain a benefit due to circumstances, rather than due to merit.
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In the running
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in the running (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Of a candidate, potential or likely; worthy of consideration.
? Even if I were looking for a boyfriend, I don't think he would be in the running.
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in the running (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Of a candidate, potential or likely; worthy of consideration.
? Even if I were looking for a boyfriend, I don't think he would be in the running.
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In the same boat
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If two or more parties are in the same boat, they are in the same unpleasant or difficult situation.
in the same boat
1. (idiomatic) In the same situation or predicament; having the same problems.
? You can ignore their problems, but you could be in the same boat someday.
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When the factory closed down, the workers all found themselves in the same boat.
If two or more parties are in the same boat, they are in the same unpleasant or difficult situation.
in the same boat
1. (idiomatic) In the same situation or predicament; having the same problems.
? You can ignore their problems, but you could be in the same boat someday.
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When the factory closed down, the workers all found themselves in the same boat.
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In the short run
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in the short run (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Lasting only a short time, shortsightedly
? In the short run yo-yo dieting will work, but eventually it makes it nearly impossible to lose weight.
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in the short run (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Lasting only a short time, shortsightedly
? In the short run yo-yo dieting will work, but eventually it makes it nearly impossible to lose weight.
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In the soup
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in the soup
1. (idiomatic) In trouble.
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in the soup
1. (idiomatic) In trouble.
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In the sticks
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in the sticks (comparative further in the sticks, superlative furthest in the sticks)
1. (idiomatic) A long distance away from anywhere of importance.
? Tinyville is way out in the sticks. It takes ages to get into town.
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in the sticks (comparative further in the sticks, superlative furthest in the sticks)
1. (idiomatic) A long distance away from anywhere of importance.
? Tinyville is way out in the sticks. It takes ages to get into town.
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In the swim
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in the swim
1. (idiomatic) Actively participating in the flow of events; very involved.
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in the swim
1. (idiomatic) Actively participating in the flow of events; very involved.
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In the thick of
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in the thick of
1. (idiomatic) In the middle of (something difficult).
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in the thick of
1. (idiomatic) In the middle of (something difficult).
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In the thick of it
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in the thick of it
1. (idiomatic) In a precarious situation.
in the thick of it
1. (idiomatic) In a precarious situation.
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in the thick of it
1. (idiomatic) In a precarious situation.
in the thick of it
1. (idiomatic) In a precarious situation.
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In the toilet
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in the toilet
1. (idiomatic) Finished; to an end.
? Doing that again will put your job in the toilet.
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in the toilet
1. (idiomatic) Finished; to an end.
? Doing that again will put your job in the toilet.
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In the trouser department
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in the trouser department (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic, slang) relating to a man's penis.
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in the trouser department (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic, slang) relating to a man's penis.
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In the twinkling of an eye
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This expression means 'very fast' or 'instantaneously'.
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Public opinion can change in the twinkling of an eye.
This expression means 'very fast' or 'instantaneously'.
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Public opinion can change in the twinkling of an eye.
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In the wake of
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in the wake of
1. (idiomatic) Following
2. (idiomatic) As a result of
3. In the noticeable disturbance of water behind (a maritime vessel).
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in the wake of
1. (idiomatic) Following
2. (idiomatic) As a result of
3. In the noticeable disturbance of water behind (a maritime vessel).
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In the way
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in the way (comparative more in the way, superlative most in the way)
1. (idiomatic) obstructing, blocking, or hindering
? I really wanted a clear photo of the president, but all the journalists were in the way.
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in the way (comparative more in the way, superlative most in the way)
1. (idiomatic) obstructing, blocking, or hindering
? I really wanted a clear photo of the president, but all the journalists were in the way.
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In the way of
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in the way of
1. (idiomatic) In relation to; in connection with; with respect to.
2. (idiomatic) In or into a position of being likely to obtain, to attain, or to achieve.
3. (idiomatic) Similar to; as an instance of; as a kind of.
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in the way of
1. (idiomatic) In relation to; in connection with; with respect to.
2. (idiomatic) In or into a position of being likely to obtain, to attain, or to achieve.
3. (idiomatic) Similar to; as an instance of; as a kind of.
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In the weeds
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in the weeds
1. (idiomatic) Immersed or entangled in details or complexities.
2. (idiomatic, restaurant slang, of a cook or server) Overwhelmed with diners' orders.
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in the weeds
1. (idiomatic) Immersed or entangled in details or complexities.
2. (idiomatic, restaurant slang, of a cook or server) Overwhelmed with diners' orders.
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In the wind
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in the wind
1. (idiomatic) Impending or in the offing; imminent.
2. having unrestricted freedom of movement, for example because the police have lost track of one's location
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in the wind
1. (idiomatic) Impending or in the offing; imminent.
2. having unrestricted freedom of movement, for example because the police have lost track of one's location
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In the wink of an eye
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in the wink of an eye (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) instantaneously, extremely quickly
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in the wink of an eye (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) instantaneously, extremely quickly
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In the works
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in the works (not comparable)
1. Used other than as an idiom: In a mechanism or machine.
? Be careful not to get any debris in the works.
2. (idiomatic) Being planned or worked upon.
? They always have some wonderful new project in the works.
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in the works (not comparable)
1. Used other than as an idiom: In a mechanism or machine.
? Be careful not to get any debris in the works.
2. (idiomatic) Being planned or worked upon.
? They always have some wonderful new project in the works.
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In the world
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in the world (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Expletive used for emphasis, for example after an interrogative word.
? What in the world was that?
? Who in the world would want to do that?
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in the world (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Expletive used for emphasis, for example after an interrogative word.
? What in the world was that?
? Who in the world would want to do that?
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In the wrong place at the wrong time
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in the wrong place at the wrong time
1. (literally) Describing actions or activities that the speaker considers inappropriate, misdirected, or unlikely to yield good results.
2. (idiomatic) At a location where something bad is about to happen at just the time of its occurrence.
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in the wrong place at the wrong time
1. (literally) Describing actions or activities that the speaker considers inappropriate, misdirected, or unlikely to yield good results.
2. (idiomatic) At a location where something bad is about to happen at just the time of its occurrence.
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In the zone
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in the zone
1. (idiomatic) In a mental state of focused concentration on the performance of an activity, in which one dissociates oneself from distracting or irrelevant aspects of one's environment.
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in the zone
1. (idiomatic) In a mental state of focused concentration on the performance of an activity, in which one dissociates oneself from distracting or irrelevant aspects of one's environment.
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In this day and age
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in this day and age
1. (idiomatic) In the current time period of years.
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in this day and age
1. (idiomatic) In the current time period of years.
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In thunderation
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in thunderation
1. (US, colloquial) In any set of circumstances whatsoever.
? How in thunderation could anyone anticipate a result like this?
? Where in thunderation have you been?
? Why in thunderation should I believe anything you say?
? There is no way in thunderation that I'm going to that wedding.
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in thunderation
1. (US, colloquial) In any set of circumstances whatsoever.
? How in thunderation could anyone anticipate a result like this?
? Where in thunderation have you been?
? Why in thunderation should I believe anything you say?
? There is no way in thunderation that I'm going to that wedding.
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In too deep
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in too deep
1. (idiomatic) In a situation where one can't cope.
? Because I'm in too deep, and I'm trying to keep up above in my head instead of going under. ()
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in too deep
1. (idiomatic) In a situation where one can't cope.
? Because I'm in too deep, and I'm trying to keep up above in my head instead of going under. ()
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In touch
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in touch (comparative more in touch, superlative most in touch)
1. (idiomatic) In contact, or in communication.
? Let's stay in touch.
? I'm not reachable over the weekend, but I'll be in touch early in the week.
? How can I get in touch with her? It's urgent.
? Don't be a stranger. Keep i
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in touch (comparative more in touch, superlative most in touch)
1. (idiomatic) In contact, or in communication.
? Let's stay in touch.
? I'm not reachable over the weekend, but I'll be in touch early in the week.
? How can I get in touch with her? It's urgent.
? Don't be a stranger. Keep i
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In trouble with the law
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If someone is in trouble with the law, they are being questioned by the police in connection with something illegal or criminal.
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The suspect has often been in trouble with the law.
If someone is in trouble with the law, they are being questioned by the police in connection with something illegal or criminal.
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The suspect has often been in trouble with the law.
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In two minds
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If you are in two minds about something, you have difficulty deciding what to do.
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I'm in two minds about whether or not to accept the offer.
If you are in two minds about something, you have difficulty deciding what to do.
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I'm in two minds about whether or not to accept the offer.
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In two shakes
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in two shakes
1. (dated, idiomatic) Very quickly; without delay.
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in two shakes
1. (dated, idiomatic) Very quickly; without delay.
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In two shakes of a lamb's tail
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To do something in two shakes of a lamb's tail means to do it very quickly.
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Wait for me. I'll be ready in two shakes (of a lamb's tail).
To do something in two shakes of a lamb's tail means to do it very quickly.
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Wait for me. I'll be ready in two shakes (of a lamb's tail).
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In vain
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in vain (comparative more in vain, superlative most in vain)
1. (idiomatic) Without success; ending in failure.
2. (idiomatic) In a disrespectful manner, especially when concerning religion.
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in vain (comparative more in vain, superlative most in vain)
1. (idiomatic) Without success; ending in failure.
2. (idiomatic) In a disrespectful manner, especially when concerning religion.
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In view of
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in view of
1. Used other than as an idiom: see in, view, of.
? The stopped but were in view of the town.
2. (idiomatic) considering
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in view of
1. Used other than as an idiom: see in, view, of.
? The stopped but were in view of the town.
2. (idiomatic) considering
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In vino veritas
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This expression, which in Latin means 'in wine there is truth', is a way of saying that wine makes people less inhibited and leads them to speak more freely and reveal their true feelings.
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After a few drinks he told us the whole story - in vino veritas!
This expression, which in Latin means 'in wine there is truth', is a way of saying that wine makes people less inhibited and leads them to speak more freely and reveal their true feelings.
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After a few drinks he told us the whole story - in vino veritas!
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In virtue of
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in virtue of
1. (idiomatic) by virtue of
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in virtue of
1. (idiomatic) by virtue of
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In with a chance
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in with a chance
1. (idiomatic) having a chance.
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in with a chance
1. (idiomatic) having a chance.
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In your dreams
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in your dreams
1. (idiomatic, colloquial) Used to express the speaker's skepticism about another's preceding statement about a desired or assumed state of affairs.
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in your dreams
1. (idiomatic, colloquial) Used to express the speaker's skepticism about another's preceding statement about a desired or assumed state of affairs.
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In your face
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in your face
1. (idiomatic) An exclamation of derision and contempt.
? I got picked for the cheerleading squad, and YOU didn't. In your face!
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in your face
1. (idiomatic) An exclamation of derision and contempt.
? I got picked for the cheerleading squad, and YOU didn't. In your face!
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In your mind's eye
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If you can visualise something, or see an image of it in your mind, you 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 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/by leaps and bounds
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If you do something in leaps and bounds, you make rapid or spectacular progress or growth.
leaps and bounds (plural only)
1. (idiomatic) Dramatic improvements.
leaps and bounds (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Considerably; significantly.
? Our company has progressed leaps and bounds this year.
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The number of subscribers to the newsletter has grown in leaps and bounds.
If you do something in leaps and bounds, you make rapid or spectacular progress or growth.
leaps and bounds (plural only)
1. (idiomatic) Dramatic improvements.
leaps and bounds (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Considerably; significantly.
? Our company has progressed leaps and bounds this year.
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The number of subscribers to the newsletter has grown in leaps and bounds.
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In/through the wars
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If a person or thing has been in (or through) the wars, they show signs of rough treatment, injury or damage.
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He arrived in a car that looked as if it had been in the wars.
If a person or thing has been in (or through) the wars, they show signs of rough treatment, injury or damage.
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He arrived in a car that looked as if it had been in the wars.
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Inch-perfect
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inch-perfect (comparative more inch-perfect, superlative most inch-perfect)
1. (idiomatic) perfectly measured.
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inch-perfect (comparative more inch-perfect, superlative most inch-perfect)
1. (idiomatic) perfectly measured.
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Indian sign
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Indian sign (plural Indian signs)
1. (idiomatic, dated, mildly offensive) A curse causing loss of will power or persistent bad luck.
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Indian sign (plural Indian signs)
1. (idiomatic, dated, mildly offensive) A curse causing loss of will power or persistent bad luck.
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Industrial strength
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This is a humorous way of referring to something which is very strong, powerful or concentrated.
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I've got an industrial-strength headache this morning!
This is a humorous way of referring to something which is very strong, powerful or concentrated.
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I've got an industrial-strength headache this morning!
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Ink slinger
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ink slinger (plural ink slingers)
1. (idiomatic) writer, especially writer of low-quality writing.
2. (idiomatic) tattooist
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ink slinger (plural ink slingers)
1. (idiomatic) writer, especially writer of low-quality writing.
2. (idiomatic) tattooist
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Inner circle
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inner circle (plural inner circles)
1. (idiomatic) The closest of friends of a person.
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inner circle (plural inner circles)
1. (idiomatic) The closest of friends of a person.
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Inner core
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inner core (plural inner cores)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see inner, core.
2. (planetology) The solid material found in the centre of some planets at extremely high temperature and pressure, distinct from the liquid outer core.
(a) (geology) The innermost part of the Earth, believed to be made of a nickel-iron alloy.
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inner core (plural inner cores)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see inner, core.
2. (planetology) The solid material found in the centre of some planets at extremely high temperature and pressure, distinct from the liquid outer core.
(a) (geology) The innermost part of the Earth, believed to be made of a nickel-iron alloy.
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Inner strength
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inner strength (plural inner strengths)
1. (idiomatic) Integrity of character; resoluteness of will; mental resistance to doubt or discouragement.
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inner strength (plural inner strengths)
1. (idiomatic) Integrity of character; resoluteness of will; mental resistance to doubt or discouragement.
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Ins and outs
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ins and outs (plural only)
1. (idiomatic) The details or fine points of something.
? After a few months, you will know all the ins and outs of the system thoroughly.
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ins and outs (plural only)
1. (idiomatic) The details or fine points of something.
? After a few months, you will know all the ins and outs of the system thoroughly.
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Inside baseball
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inside baseball (uncountable)
1. (US, idiomatic, sports) Technical matters concerning baseball not apparent to spectators.
2. (US, idiomatic, by extension) Matters of interest only to insiders.
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inside baseball (uncountable)
1. (US, idiomatic, sports) Technical matters concerning baseball not apparent to spectators.
2. (US, idiomatic, by extension) Matters of interest only to insiders.
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Inside job
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inside job (plural inside jobs)
1. (idiomatic) A crime or other illicit action committed by or with the help of someone either employed by the victim or entrusted with access to the victim's affairs and premises.
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inside job (plural inside jobs)
1. (idiomatic) A crime or other illicit action committed by or with the help of someone either employed by the victim or entrusted with access to the victim's affairs and premises.
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