| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| into fitness/dancing etc. |
involved in fitness etc., enjoying a hobby
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They're really into fitness. They exercise and jog a lot.
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| into hock |
(See in hock)
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| into the sauce |
drinking alcohol, off the wagon
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Uncle has been into the sauce. I can smell liquor on his breath.
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| into the tank |
into business failure, into bankruptcy
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Two companies went into the tank because of free trade.
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| into thin air |
disappearing like a ghost, vanishing like steam
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When I moved closer, the flying saucer vanished into thin air.
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| invite you over |
(See have you over)
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| iron out |
solve, work it out
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She ironed out the problem with the school. Jeff is back in class.
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| irons in the fire |
very busy, plate is full
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I can't help with your project. I have too many irons in the fire.
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| is that so |
is that true? no kidding
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Every time I tell Mr. Pratt some news, he says, "Is that so?"
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| is you is, or is you ain't my baby |
are you my love? I want to know if you love me
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Pearl is singing to Toby: "Is you is, or is you ain't my baby?"
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