Idioms Beginning with i

• icing on the cake

  Something extra that makes a good situation even better.
  Getting a promotion was great, but the bonus was the icing on the cake.

• in a bind

  To be in a difficult situation; to be in trouble.
  I'm in a bind. Could you help me out?

• in a pickle

  In a difficult or tricky situation.
  I lost my wallet, so now I’m in a pickle—I can’t pay for my lunch.

• 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 because he forgot 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.