Meaning of “An itching palm”: A tendency to demand or expect bribes; greed for money. Meaning of “A greedy nature”: An excessive desire to gain more, especially wealth. What they have in common: Both describe greed and the desire for money.
22. “An iron will” means:
Meaning of “An iron will”: Strong, unshakable determination. Meaning of “Firm determination”: Steadfastness and resolve in pursuing a goal. What they have in common: Both emphasize mental strength and persistence.
23. Among the idioms starting with I, the idiom “Have too many irons in the fire” means:
Meaning of “Have too many irons in the fire”: To be involved in too many activities at once. Meaning of “Engaged in too many tasks”: Handling more work or projects than manageable. What they have in common: Both suggest overcommitment and risk of inefficiency.
24. “Backdoor influence” means:
Meaning of “Backdoor influence”: Gaining favor or results through secret or dishonest means. Meaning of “Improper approach”: Using unfair or unethical methods to achieve something. What they have in common: Both describe dishonesty and corruption in gaining advantage.
25. Among the idioms starting with I, the idiom “To all intents and purposes” means:
Meaning of “To all intents and purposes”: In effect; practically speaking. Meaning of “Practically”: For all practical purposes; effectively true. What they have in common: Both mean something is true in practice, even if not strictly so.
26. “Ivory tower” means:
Meaning of “Ivory tower”: A state of intellectual isolation, disconnected from real life. Meaning of “A state of isolation from reality”: Being detached from practical concerns or everyday life. What they have in common: Both emphasize disconnection from the real world.
27. Among the idioms starting with I, the idiom “In black and white” means:
Meaning of “In black and white”: Written down or documented clearly. Meaning of “In written or printed form”: Expressed officially on paper or print. What they have in common: Both stress clarity and permanence of written records.
Idioms play a vital role in the preparation for competitive exams. They build the candidates’ expression in writing and are often questioned in the final English exams. In order to prepare for the section on idiomatic expressions, we have compiled a complete list of idioms arranged alphabetically, and this post is about idioms starting with the letter 'I'.
