Idioms List

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Idioms Starting with the Letter I

IN A BIND: To be in a difficult situation; to be in trouble.
I'm in a bind. Could you help me out?
IN CHARGE: In the position of responsibility of leading or overseeing.
Max was in charge of the store when the fire broke out.
IN COLD BLOOD: In a ruthless and unfeeling manner.
Max was murdered in cold blood.
IN HOT WATER: In trouble with someone.
Max is in hot water with his wife for staying out so late.
IN THE DOGHOUSE: In trouble; in disfavor (usually a man in trouble with his wife).
Max is in the doghouse with his wife for forgetting her birthday.
IN THE NICK OF TIME: At the last possible moment.
Max turned in his application for the job just in the nick of time
IN THE SAME BOAT: In a similar situation or predicament.
I'd like to help you with money, but I'm in the same boat. I don't have any money either.