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Let’s take a look at some of the most important business idioms starting with I.
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in a class of one’s own
meaning – much better than someone/something similar, nothing else compares
example – My quadruple chocolate fudge cake is in a class of its own.
in a different league
meaning – much better at doing something
example – Freddie is in a different league than the other boys. He’ll play in the Premiership one day.
in a nutshell
meaning – in a few words, brief
example – Tell me the story in a nutshell, I have to go out.
in for the high jump
meaning – likely to be punished
example – When I find out who slashed my tyres, they’ll be in for the high jump.
in full swing
meaning – operating fully, the level of activity is at its highest
example – I love this time of year; the football season is in full swing.
in hot water
meaning – in a lot of trouble
example – I’ll be in hot water with my parents when they find out I’ve been skipping school.
in it for the long haul
meaning – continue with something until the end/for a long time
example – I’ve just got a job with a big company, I’m in it for the long haul.
in someone’s corner
meaning – give someone your full support
example – He’s innocent, why am I the only one in his corner?
in stock
meaning – goods are available
example – I hope the new Nintendo game I want is in stock.
in the black
meaning – have money, not be in debt
example – This time next year I will have paid off all my debts and be in the black.
in the driver’s seat
meaning – be in control
example – Simon has left the project, I hope they put me in the driver’s seat.
in the pipeline
meaning – being planned, about to start
example – Our band is gaining popularity, we have a new album and tour in the pipeline.
in the red
meaning – in debt
example – My business is in the red. If I don’t start making money, it will go under.
in the running
meaning – a contender in a competition
example – That song is amazing. It’s definitely in the running for Christmas number 1.
in the same boat
meaning – in the same situation as another person
example – should meet Jack. You’re both in the same boat, divorced with a kid.
in the same league
meaning – on the same level of skill (or not)
example – Sally is quite good, but she’s not in the same league as Judy.
it’s a jungle out there
meaning – life is hard, it’s difficult to survive
example – Stay safe on your travels. It’s a jungle out there.
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