Thursday, 29 April 2010

inch

inch come within an inch of doing something
inch every inch a something
inch every inch the something
inch Give one an inch, and one will take a mile.
inch inch along (something)
inch inch by inch
inch within an inch of one’s life
inclined inclined to do something
incumbent incumbent upon someone to do something
indeed A friend in need is a friend indeed.
influence under the influence (of alcohol)
influence under the influence of something
information a gold mine of information
information a mine of information
iniquity a den of iniquity
initiative take the initiative (to do something)
injury add insult to injury
ink in ink
innocent (as) innocent as a lamb
innocent find someone innocent
innocent innocent as a lamb
innocent play innocent
ins ins and outs of something
inside get the inside track
inside inside the box
inside know something inside out
inside thinking inside the box
inside think inside the box
instance for instance
instance in the first instance
instrumental instrumental in doing something
insult add insult to injury
insult hurl an insult (at someone)
intent intent on doing something
intents for all intents and purposes
interest draw interest
interest have a keen interest in something
interest have a vested interest in something
interest in the interest of someone or something
interest of interest (to someone)
interest pique someone’s interest
interest take an interest (in something)
interests in one’s (own) (best) interest(s)
interim in the interim (between  things)
intervals at regular intervals
into beat something into someone’s head
into be into something
into break (out) in(to) tears
into break something down (into something)
into bring something into question
into bump into someone
into burst into flames
into burst into tears
into call someone or something into question
into check into something
into come into its own
into come into one’s own
into come into something
into dip in(to something)
into drive something into the ground
into drum something into someone(‘s head)
into fall into a trap
into fall in(to) line
into fall in(to) place
into fall into someone’s trap
into fall into the trap
into far into the night
into fit someone in(to something)
into fly into the face of danger
into get back into circulation
into get back into harness
into get into a jam
into get into a mess
into get into an argument (with someone)
into get into full swing

into get into high gear
into get in(to) hot water
into get into the act
into get into the swing of things
into get (oneself) into a stew (over someone or something)
into get one’s hooks into someone or something
into get one’s teeth into something
into get something into someone’s thick head
into go into action
into go into a nosedive
into go into a tailspin
into go into detail
into go into effect
into go into hiding
into go into hock
into go into one’s song and dance (about something)
into go into orbit
into go into something
into in(to) a jam
into into being
into in(to) someone’s clutches
into jump into the fray
into lace into someone or something
into lapse into a coma
into lay into someone or something
into lick something into shape
into light into someone or something
into look into something
into lull someone into a false sense of security
into move into something
into nose in(to something)
into out of the frying pan into the fire
into pile in(to something)
into play into someone’s hands
into plow into someone or something
into poke one’s nose in(to something)
into put ideas into someone’s head
into put one’s back (in)to something
into put some teeth into something
into put something into practice
into put something into print
into put something into words
into put words into someone’s mouth
into read something into something
into rip into someone or something
into rope someone into doing something
into run into a stone wall
into run into someone
into run something into the ground
into see into something
into send someone into something
into sink into despair
into sink one’s teeth into something
into step into someone’s shoes
into step in(to the breach)
into stick one’s nose in(to something)
into stumble into someone or something
into swing into action
into take someone or something into account
into take someone into one’s confidence
into take the law into one’s own hands
into talk someone into (doing) something
into tear into someone or something
into throw a monkey wrench into the works
into throw something into the bargain
into tie into something
into toss one’s hat into the ring
into trick someone into doing something
into tuck into something
into vanish into thin air
into wade in(to something)
into whip something into shape
into work (one’s way) into something
into work something into something else
invasion invasion of (someone’s) privacy
inventory take inventory
invest invest someone’s time in something
invest invest someone with something
invest invest something in someone or something
involved get involved (with someone)
iota not one iota
Irish get someone’s Irish up
iron iron something out
iron strike while the iron is hot
irons have too many irons in the fire
is after all is said and done
is All that glitters is not gold.
is (as) black as one is painted
is (as) far as someone or something is concerned
is (as) merry as the day is long
is bear in mind that something is so
is Beauty is only skin-deep.
is be of the persuasion that something is so
is black as one is painted
is Blood is thicker than water.
is cry before one is hurt
is deem that it is necessary
is Enough is enough.
is expense is no object
is far as something is concerned
is get out while the getting is good
is give credit where credit is due
is Half a loaf is better than none.
is know when one is not wanted
is know which is which
is know which side one’s bread is buttered on
is life is too short
is many is the time
is merry as the day is long
is Money is no object.
is Money is the root of all evil.
is my gut tells me (that) something is so
is No news is good news.
is not all something is cracked up to be
is not know if one is coming or going
is not know whether one is coming or going
is not what something is cracked up to be
is One man’s meat is another man’s poison.
is One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.
is One’s bark is worse than one’s bite.
is one’s heart is (dead) set against something
is one’s heart is in one’s mouth
is one’s heart is in the right place
is one’s heart is set on something

is one’s name is mud
is one’s nose is in the air
is one’s number is up
is one’s work is cut out for one
is Pretty is as pretty does.
is provided that something is so
is Put your money where your mouth is!
is recognize one for what one is
is recognize something for what it is
is say that something is so
is seeing is believing
is see (to it) that something is done
is see which way the wind is blowing
is so far as someone or something is concerned
is so far as something is concerned
is someone’s goose is cooked
is strike while the iron is hot
is such as it is
is Such is life!
is talk until one is blue in the face
is tell which is which
is The jig is up.
is there is no doing something
is There is trouble brewing.
is This is it.
is Time is money.
is Time is up.
is Trouble is brewing.
is turn out (that) something is so
is Variety is the spice of life.
is What’s done is done.
is when all is said and done
is when one is good and ready
is when the time is ripe
is where one is coming from
is Woe is me!
is Your guess is as good as mine.
is Your secret is safe with me.
is An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
is A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
is A friend in need is a friend indeed.
is A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
is A penny saved is a penny earned.
is A storm is brewing.
is The coast is clear.
is The die is cast.
is The game is up.
is The honeymoon is over.
is The jig is up.
is The jury is still out (on someone or something).
is The shoe is on the other foot.
is the time is ripe
issue issue a call for something
issue make an issue of someone or something
issue take issue (with someone)

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