 |
 |
I BE DOG |
Showing disgust, or relating to something unbelievable. When Eric found all 4 tires of his car were flat, he just shouted "Will, I be dog!" |
|
|
 |
I DONE TOLD YOU |
I have told you once (or many times) before. "I didn't know that Phillip had two wives," said Carla. "I done told you," said Rio. |
|
|
|
I GOT MINE; YOU GET YOURS |
A statement usually said to someone who did something nasty to you, or who pulled a dirty trick on you, when you want to get even. "I got mine; you get yours," said Mr. Smith to his disruptive class. |
|
|
|
I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE |
Acquiring information through irregular channels; the romor mill. I heard it through the grapevine that Mr. Williams had quit his job. |
|
|
|
I HEARD THAT |
used to denote or convey agreement or confirmation of something said |
|
|
|
I HOPE TO SHOUT |
An affirmation. When mom said that we were going to the fair, I said "I Hope To Shout!" |
|
|
|
I KNOW THAT'S RIGHT |
Absolutely; in total agreement with. |
|
|
|
I KNOW THE FEELING |
To be of an understanding nature; I have been through what you have been through. When Paul complained about the hard final exam, Don told him "I know the feeling; I took it myself." |
|
|
|
I KNOW WHAT TIME IT IS |
Being aware of the situation without letting it be known. Feeling jubilated after the boxing tournament, Rock said, "I know what time it is!" to his opponent as he left the ring. |
|
|
|
I SWEAR |
Something that is unbelieavable. When asked by the police where he was Friday night, Charlie said "I was at the game, I swear!" |
|
|
|
I TELL YOU |
Showing grief or disbelief or unhappiness; this is what really happened. |
|
|
|
I'LL BE BACK |
A popular and most used phrase from one of Arnold Swartznegger's movies, meaning to expect me back in the future. When Joe got fired from the company, he told everybody "I'll be back." |
|
|
|
I'LL SAY |
Said in regards to something that is hard to believe. "I didn't know that Phillip had two wives," said Carla. "Well, I'll say" said Rio. |
|
|
|
I'M GOOD |
Substitute for "I am fine". " I'm good," said William. |
|
|
|
I'M SCARED OF YOU |
Not really afraid of the person, but this is said in a comical sense as to the disbelief of anothers actions. When the boss threatened a poor performance rating, George said "I'm Scared of you." |
|
|
|
IA |
Insha'Allah (Arabic for 'God Willing') |
|
|
|
ICE |
Stolen merchandise, particularly Diamonds, because they look like ice crystals. When the police caught Sonny the thief, they asked him "Where did you hide the ice?" |
|
|
|
ICING ON THE CAKE |
Something good happening at the end, in addition to what was desired. I already have a job, but after I get my degree, it will be icing on the cake. |
|
|
|
IDIOT BOX |
Television. William has a beer belly because he is always sitting in front of that idiot box. |
|
|
|
IF IT AIN'T ONE THING, IT'S ANOTHER |
Unexpected things are always happening; bad things happen too frequently. After the car broke down again, Harry said "If it ain't one thing, it's another." |
|
|
|
IF IT DOESN'T FIT, YOU MUST ACQUIT |
An expression made famous by Johnny Cochran during the O.J. Simpson trial. |
|
|
|
IF IT WALKS LIKE A DUCK, AND IT TALKS LIKE A DUCK, THEN IT MUST BE A DUCK |
Something that is, or seems to be, absolutely obvious. The Senator, addressing the new tax bill with loopholes, said "If it walks like a duck, and talks like a duck then, it must be a duck." |
|
|
|
IF THAT DON'T BEAT ALL |
Something that really takes the cake; of all things that has happened, this last one has the most impact. When I said "I heard it thrrough the grapevine that Mr. Williams is quitting his job this Friday." Stephen replied "If that don't beat all," after he had been promised a promotion from Mr. Williams. |
|
|
|
IF THE SHOE FITS, WEAR IT |
If something applies to you, accept it; don't be afraid of the truth.When Mark asked for a promotion, the boss told him "If the shoe fits, wear it." |
|
|
|
IF YOU CAN'T STAND THE HEAT, GET BACK IN THE KITCHEN |
Said to women who think that they can make it in a man's world or do a man's job, but can't take it, and keep complaining about it. If you can't stand the heat, get back in the kitchen, and stay home with the kids. |
|
|
|
IF YOU CAN'T STAND THE HEAT, GET OUT OF THE KITCHEN |
Don't criticize others if you cannot accept criticism about yourself. |
|
|
|
IG |
An Eskimo's home without a Loo |
|
|
|
IM MY SKIN, WHEN HE JUMPS OUT, I JUMP IN |
Usually said when asked "Do you know where (someone) is? Sandra asked, "Do you know where Charlie is?" Fred responded, " In my skin, when he jumps out, I jump in." |
|
|
|
IN HARMS WAY |
To put your self in a dangerous situation. "I need a fast ship because I intend to go in harms way", said John Paul Jones. |
|
|
|
IN REAL LIFE |
To meet some one face to face instead through electronic transmission. |
|
| New: We also know Zip Codes FYI! |
