A list of Some Important Idioms and Phrases
I
In a fix (in a difficult position, হতবুদ্ধি)-He is in a fix and does not know what to do.
In a body-একত্রে বা দলবদ্ধভাবে অর্থাৎ together- They left in a body.
In contrast to -তুলনায়- In contrast to his earlier study, the professor’s new study indicates a general warning trend in global weather.
In fine (in conclusion, অবশেষে) —In fine he declared his plan.
In full swing (in full activity, পুরোদমে)—The school is now in full swing.
In time (in proper time, ঠিক সময়ে)—He reached the station in time.
In order to (with the object of, উদ্দেশ্যে)— He came here in order to meet my brother.
In lieu of (instead of, পরিবর্তে)— He has taken this pen in lieu of that.
In black and white (in writing, লিখিত ভাবে)—Put down the statement in black and white.
In cold blood (without provocation, ঠান্ডা মাথায়)—They committed this murder in cold blood.
In no time (soon, শীঘ্রই)-He will finish the work in no time.
In the nick of time (in right time, ঠিক সময়ে)—The school team arrived in the nick of time.
Ins and outs (full details, খুটিনাটি) — I know the ins and outs of the matter.
In vogue (in fashion, প্রচলিত) — This custom is not in vogue now.
In force (in activity, কার্যকর) — This law is in force now.
In a nut shell (very briefly, সংক্ষেপে)— Tell the story in a nut shell.
In a hurry (very quickly, তাড়াতাড়ি) — Don't do the work in a hurry.
In the mean time (in the time between, ইতঃমধ্যে) — Lila will come here to-night. In the mean time you should get her room ready.
In one's teens (between thirteen and nineteen years of age, ষোড়শী) — She is yet in her teens.
In the long run (ultimately, পরিনামে)—You will have to suffer in the long run.
In vain (fruitless, বৃথা)—All his attempts were in vain.
Irony of fate (by bad luck, ভাগ্যের নির্মম পরিহাস)-He could not succeed by irony of fate.