This page gathers the 4,686 dictionary entries of which at least one sense is labelled “Idiomatic” by Wiktionary. The definition shown is that sense; each word leads to its full entry. Page 22 of 47: from “in other news” to “juice up”.
- in other news prep_phrase Used by newsreaders to introduce an unrelated piece of news.
- in other words prep_phrase Stated or interpreted another way; phrased differently Used to introduce an explanation, simplification, or clarification.
- in reaction prep_phrase By being partially or entirely a response to a stimulus or other event, without which there would be a diminished or no such action or…
- in record time prep_phrase That is the fastest or greatest recorded example; faster than any previously recorded time.
- in shape prep_phrase In a good state of physical fitness or bodily appearance.
- in someone's face prep_phrase In front of someone's face; before someone's eyes.
- in someone's pocket adj Receiving money from, and under the influence of, a person or group of people, with the expectation that a favor or advantage will be…
- in someone's view prep_phrase The way someone sees it: the way someone feels about things.
- in spades prep_phrase In large quantities; to a high degree; to excess, without restraint.
- in splits prep_phrase Laughing uncontrollably; in fits of laughter.
- in stride prep_phrase Without disturbing one's course of activities.
- in the act prep_phrase In the process of doing something considered criminal or otherwise wrong; used to emphasize the eye-witness evidence.
- in the air prep_phrase In the surrounding ambience.
- in the bag prep_phrase Of a desirable thing, certain or extremely likely to occur.
- in the black prep_phrase Having positive net income; having greater income than expenses; making a profit.
- in the business of prep dealing heavily in or intimately involved with (a practice, behavior, etc.)
- in the can prep_phrase At a late stage of completion, generally when the actual work is done and some finalizing process must be undertaken.
- in the clear prep_phrase Not guilty or not suspected of wrongdoing.
- in the dark prep_phrase Without information.
- in the drink prep_phrase In or into a body of water.
- in the driver's seat prep_phrase Having the most important role in a storyline or recognition; of primary importance.
- in the fast lane prep_phrase In a lifestyle, employment position, or other set of circumstances where the rapid pace is exciting, frantic, or risky.
- in the first place prep_phrase To begin with; earlier; firstly; originally; at the start.
- in the front row prep_phrase Able to witness everything.
- in the game prep_phrase Competing in a game, with a chance of winning.
- in the green tree … in the dry prep_phrase In a better situation as against a worse one; used chiefly in rhetorical questions to suggest that the current unfavorable situation will…
- in the hole prep_phrase Having suffered net losses; in debt.
- in the interest of justice prep_phrase The legal principle which allows judges to exercise discretion to ensure fairness and equity in a case, rather than adhere to rigid…
- in the line of duty prep_phrase As part of or while performing official duties, usually of the military or police personnel, or of government officials.
- in the money prep_phrase Possessing money; rich.
- in the offing prep_phrase At a distance, but visible.
- in the raw prep_phrase In the natural state; in real life.
- in the running prep_phrase Of a candidate: potential or likely; worthy of consideration.
- in the saddle prep_phrase Synonym of in control.
- in the same breath prep_phrase Said or done almost simultaneously, in one sequence.
- in the streets prep_phrase Aroused, agitated, or incited to widespread protest, to civil disorder, or to revolution.
- in the tank prep_phrase Supportive, approving, favorably disposed.
- in the trenches prep_phrase Working or operating in the most active and difficult parts of a job or business.
- in the wake of prep Following.
- in the way prep_phrase Obstructing, blocking, or hindering.
- in the way of prep In relation to; in connection with; with respect to.
- in the wind prep_phrase Impending or in the offing; imminent.
- in the works prep_phrase Being planned or worked upon.
- in the world prep_phrase An intensifier, often used after an interrogative word.
- in the worst way adv Urgently; desperately; to an extreme degree.
- in the wrong place at the wrong time prep_phrase At a location or in a situation by where something bad is about to happen at just the time of its occurrence by bad luck.
- in the zone prep_phrase In a mental state of focused concentration on the performance of an activity, in which one dissociates oneself from distracting or…
- in touch prep_phrase In contact, or in communication.
- in vain adv Without success or a result; ending in failure.
- in view of prep Considering.
- in wine prep_phrase In a state of intoxication where the truth is more likely to emerge.
- in your dreams phrase Used to express the speaker's skepticism about another's preceding statement about a desired or assumed state of affairs.
- in your face adj Aggressively or blatantly confrontational.
- in- prefix Used with certain words to reverse their meaning.
- inch away verb To begin to change one's position on a topic; to subtly distance oneself from previous associates, ideas, etc.
- inchworm verb To move in a looping fashion, like an inchworm.
- ink in verb to schedule in a calendar
- inner circle noun The group comprising one's closest friends or associates.
- inner ear noun The mind's ear.
- inside baseball noun Technical matters concerning baseball generally not apparent or of interest to spectators.
- inside job noun A crime or other illicit action committed by or with the assistance of someone either having a relationship with a victim or entrusted with…
- inside joke noun A joke that is understood or meant to be understood only by certain people who are aware of the details (an ingroup).
- inside scoop noun The newest, exclusive, or even confidential information on someone or something, especially when it is not typically well-known or…
- interpret away verb To smooth out undesired concepts and teachings in a text, often one of fundamental importance to a religion or ideology, by interpreting…
- invited to the cookout adj Of an outsider, supportive and understanding of African Americans to such an extent as to be considered an ally.
- iron eagle noun An American military officer who has attained the rank of colonel but will not be promoted to the rank of general.
- ironing board noun A flat-chested woman.
- it figures phrase Used to indicate that a preceding event or statement by another is an unsurprising accompaniment of known facts and circumstances.
- it is what it is phrase That's life; expressing resignment to a situation or set of circumstances, usually without complaint
- it takes all kinds to make a world proverb Diversity is essential: the world would be incomplete if everyone were alike; an expression of surprise at a person or people's…
- it takes one to know one proverb Expressing the same underlying character-judgment themes as pot calling the kettle black or set a thief to catch a thief.
- it takes two to make a quarrel proverb It takes two or more people to cause a quarrel; one cannot blame an argument entirely on the other side.
- it takes two to tango proverb Some things need the active cooperation of two parties; blame is to be laid on both parties in a conflict.
- it's about time intj Used to express impatience at the eventual occurrence of something that the speaker or writer has deemed to be long overdue.
- it's early days phrase Indicating it is too soon to know the outcome of a situation, often implying it is too early to make a judgment or prediction.
- it's everywhere intj Synonym of it's all over my screen.
- it's none of your business phrase It's a matter (especially a private or personal one) that you are not entitled to be involved in or informed about.
- it's not even funny phrase Used to indicate that a person, thing, or situation possesses a described characteristic to an extreme or unusual degree.
- itchy feet noun A strong desire to travel; wanderlust.
- itchy trigger finger noun The metaphorical trigger finger of a person with a tendency or readiness to act in haste or without consideration; a tendency to so act.
- ivory tower noun A sheltered, overly-academic existence or perspective, implying a disconnection or lack of awareness of reality or practical considerations.
- jabby adj Short yet vigorous and forceful.
- jack in verb To stop doing a regular activity, such as a job or studying.
- jam tomorrow noun Promised benefits that never arrive.
- Jedi mind trick noun A mental feat such as apparently inducing someone to act a certain way or reading someone's mind, achieved as if by magic or telepathy.
- jerk off verb To masturbate by manually stimulating one's own penis.
- jerkoff noun Someone who behaves obnoxiously, rudely, inappropriately, or is ignorant of certain social norms, usually a male.
- jet set noun A social class of wealthy people who travel for pleasure.
- jiak kentang verb Of a person, to be westernized; to have abandoned one's own cultural traditions in favor of a westernized lifestyle.
- jive turkey noun A fool, a chump, a target for jiving.
- joe job noun An uninteresting, low-level, low-paying job.
- jog on verb To continue with one's pursuit
- John Hancock noun A person's signature.
- John Henry noun One's signature.
- Johnny Appleseed noun A person, usually a male, who is generous, nurturing, and dedicated to positivity and helping others.
- Johnny-one-note noun A person (or organization) who often expresses a strong opinion or viewpoint on a single subject or a few particular subjects.
- join hands verb To work together to achieve a common goal.
- join issue verb Of two people, to argue with one another.
- juggling act noun A situation in which someone has to deal with several conflicting things simultaneously
- juice up verb To charge, to charge up.