Adam Makkai - Словарь американских идиом: 8000 единиц

[in a walk]See: WIN IN A WALK.

[in a way] {adv. phr.} 1. also {informal} [in a kind of way]or {informal} [in a sort of way]To a certain extent; a little; somewhat. •/ I like Jane in a way, but she is very proud. / Compare: AFTER A FASHION, MORE OR LESS. 2. In one thing. •/ In a way, this book is easier: it is much shorter. /

[in awe of]See: STAND IN AWE OF.

[in a while]See: AFTER A WHILE, EVERY NOW AND THEN or EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE.

[in a whole skin]See: WITH A WHOLE SKIN.

[in a word]See: IN BRIEF.

[in a world of one’s own]or [in a world by oneself]1. In the place where you belong; in your own personal surroundings; apart from other people. •/ They are in a little world of their own in their house on the mountain. / 2a. In deep thought or concentration. •/ Mary is in a world of her own when she is playing the piano. / Compare: LOSE ONESELF. 2b. {slang} Not caring about or connected with other people in thoughts or actions. — Usually used sarcastically. •/ That boy is in a world all by himself. He never knows what is happening around him. /

[in a zone] {adv.} , {slang} , {informal} In a daze; in a daydream; in a state of being unable to concentrate. •/ Professor Smith puts everyone in a zone. /

[in back of]See: BACK OF.

[in bad] {adv. phr.} , {substandard} Out of favor; unpopular; in difficulty; in trouble. •/ No, I can’t go swimming today. Father told me to stay home, and I don’t want to get in bad. / — Usually used with "with". •/ Mary is in bad with the teacher for cheating on the test. / •/ The boy is in bad with the police for breaking windows. / Contrast: IN GOOD, IN ONE’S FAVOR.

[in bad form] {adv. phr.} Violating social custom or accepted behavior. •/ When Bob went to the opera in blue jeans and without a tie, his father-in-law told him that it was in bad form. / Contrast: IN GOOD FORM.

[in behalf of]or [on behalf of] {prep.} , {formal} 1. In place of; as a representative of; for. •/ John accepted the championship award on behalf of the team. / 2. As a help to; for the good of. •/ The minister worked hard all his life in behalf of the poor. / Compare: IN ONE’S BEHALF IN ONE’S FAVOR.

[in black and white]See: BLACK AND WHITE.

[in brief]or [in short]or [in a word] {adv. phr.} Briefly; to give the meaning of what has been said or written in a word or in a few words; in summary. •/ The children could play as long as they liked, they had no work to do, and nobody scolded them; in short, they were happy. / •/ The speaker didn’t know his subject, nor did he speak well; in brief, he was disappointing. / •/ John is smart, polite, and well-behaved. In a word, he is admirable. /

[in cahoots with]See: IN LEAGUE WITH.

[in case] {adv. phr.} , {informal} 1. In order to be prepared; as a precaution; if there is need. — Usually used in the phrase "just in case". •/ The bus is usually on time, but start early, just in case. / •/ The big dog was tied up, but John carried a stick, just in case. / 2. [in case]or [in the event] {conj.} If it happens that; if it should happen that; if; lest. •/ Tom took his skates in case they found a place to skate. / •/ Let me know in case you’re not coming. / •/ The night watchman is in the store in case there is ever afire. / •/ Keep the window closed in case it rains. / •/ I stayed home in case you called. / •/ In the event that our team wins, there will be a big celebration. / •/ What shall we do in case it snows? /

[in case of]also [in the event of] {prep.} In order to meet the possibility of; lest there is; if there is; if there should be. •/ Take your umbrellas in case of rain. / •/ The wall was built along the river in case of floods. /

[inch]See: BY INCHES, EVERY INCH, GIVE ONE AN INCH AND HE WILL TAKE A MILE, WITHIN AN ACE OF or WITHIN AN INCH OF, WITHIN AN INCH OF ONE’S LIFE.

[inch (one’s way) along] {v. phr.} To. proceed slowly and with difficulty. •/ When the electricity failed, it took John half an hour to inch his way along the corridors of the office building. /

[in character] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In agreement with a person’s character or personality; in the way that a person usually behaves or is supposed to behave; as usual; characteristic; typical; suitable. •/ John was very rude at the party, and that was not in character because he is usually very polite. / •/ The way Judy comforted the little girl was in character. She did it gently and kindly. / 2. Suitable for the part or the kind of part being acted; natural to the way a character in a book or play is supposed to act. •/ The fat actor in the movie was in character because the character he played was supposed to be fat and jolly. / •/ It would not have been in character for Robin Hood to steal from a poor man. / Contrast: OUT OF CHARACTER.

[in charge] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} , 1. In authority or control; in a position to care for or supervise; responsible. •/ If you have any questions, ask the boss. He’s in charge. / 2. Under care or supervision. •/ The sick man was taken in charge by the doctor. / •/ During your visit to the library, you will be in the librarian’s charge. / Compare: TAKE CARE OF.

[in charge of] {prep.} 1. Responsible for; having supervision or care of. •/ Marian is in charge of selling tickets. / •/ The girl in charge of refreshments forgot to order the ice cream for the party. / •/ When our class had a play, the teacher put Harold in charge of the stage curtain. / 2. or [in the charge of]Under the care or supervision of. •/ Mother puts the baby in the charge of the baby-sitter while she is out. / •/ The money was given in charge of Mr. Jackson for safekeeping. /

[in check] {adv. phr.} In a position where movement or action is not allowed or stopped; under control; kept quiet or back. •/ The boy was too small to keep the big dog in check, and the dog broke away from his leash. / •/ The soldiers tried to keep the attacking Indians in check until help came. / •/ Mary couldn’t hold her feelings in check any longer and began to cry. /

[in circles]See: IN A CIRCLE.

[in circulation]or [into circulation] {adj. phr.} , {informal} Going around and doing things as usual; joining what others are doing, •/ John broke his leg and was out of school for several weeks, but now he is back in circulation again. / •/ Mary’s mother punished her by stopping her from dating for two weeks, but then she got hack into circulation. / Contrast: OUT OF CIRCULATION.

[inclined to] {adj. phr.} Having a tendency to; positively disposed toward. •/ I am inclined to fall asleep after a heavy meal. /

[in clover]or [in the clover] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} , {informal} In rich comfort; rich or successful; having a pleasant or easy life. •/ They live in clover because their father is rich. / •/ When we finish the hard part we’ll be in the clover. / Compare: BED OF ROSES, LIFE OF RILEY, LIVE HIGH OFF THE HOG, ON EASY STREET.

[in cold blood] {adv. phr.} Without feeling or pity; in a purposely cruel way; coolly and deliberately. •/ The bank robbers planned to shoot in cold blood anyone who got in their way. / •/ The bandits planned to murder in cold blood all farmers in the village by the river. /

[in command] {adv. phr.} In control of; in charge. •/ Helen is in command of the situation. /

[in commission]or [into commission] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. On duty or ready to be put on duty by a naval or military service; in active service. •/ The old battleship has been in commission for twenty years. / •/ It took many months to build the new bomber, and now it is ready to be put into commission. / 2. In proper condition; in use or ready for use; working; running. •/ The wheel of my bicycle was broken, but it is back in commission now. / Compare: IN ORDER(2). Contrast: OUT OF COMMISSION(2).

[in common] {adv. phr.} Shared together or equally; in use or ownership by all. •/ Mr. and Mrs. Smith own the store in common. / •/ The four boys grew up together and have a lot in common. / •/ The swimming pool is used in common by all the children in the neighborhood. / Compare: COMMON GROUND.

[in condition]See: IN SHAPE.

[in consequence] {adv. phr.} As a result; therefore; so. •/ Jennie got up late, and in consequence she missed the bus. / •/ You studied hard, and in consequence you passed the test. /

[in consequence of] {prep.} , {formal} As a result of. •/ In consequence of the deep snow, school will not open today. / •/ In consequence of his promise to pay for the broken window, Bill was not punished. / Compare: BECAUSE OF, ON ACCOUNT OF.

[in consideration of] {adv. phr.} 1. After thinking about and weighing; because of. •/ iN consideration of the boy’s young age, the judge did not put him in jail for carrying a gun. / 2. In exchange for; because of; in payment for. •/ In consideration of the extra work Joe had done, his boss gave him an extra week’s pay. / Compare: IN RETURN.

[in days]or [weeks]or [years to come] {adv. phr.} In the future. •/ In the years to come I will be thinking of my father’s advice about life. /

[in deep] {adj. phr.} Seriously mixed up in something, especially trouble. •/ George began borrowing small sums of money to bet on horses, and before he knew it he was in deep. / Compare: DEEP WATER, UP TO THE CHIN IN.

[in deep water]See: DEEP WATER.

[in defiance of] {prep.} Acting against; in disobedience to. •/ The girl chewed gum in defiance of the teacher’s rule. / •/ Bob stayed up late in defiance of the coach’s orders. /

[in demand] {adj. phr.} Needed; wanted. •/ Men to shovel snow were in demand after the snow storm. / •/ The book about dogs was much in demand in the library. /

[Indian]See: CIGAR-STORE INDIAN.

[Indian giver] {n. phr.} A person who gives one something, but later asks for it back. — An ethnic slur; avoidable. •/ John gave me a beautiful fountain pen, but a week later, like an Indian giver, he wanted it back. /