Intent on (doing something)
To be determined to do something.I am intent on buying some new furniture when we move to a new house.
Instrumental in (doing something)
Playing an important part in doing something.Our teacher was instrumental in getting the school to change their policy on using the library... Read more →
Instead of
In place of."Let`s meet at the restaurant instead of at the department store as we had planned."
Insist on (something)
To say that you must have something, to press your wishes on others.The man insists on having tea every morning before he goes to work.
Inside track
An advantage, the shortest distance around a racetrack.I think that the man has the inside track on getting the new job at the computer company.
Inside out
With the inside facing the outside.The woman turned her purse inside out in order to look for her lost key.
Inside and out
In every part, completely.We checked the room inside and out for my lost wallet.
Ink a deal
Sign a contract.The company inked a deal to buy the new product.
Incumbent upon (someone) to (do something)
Necessary for someone to do something.It is incumbent upon the next mayor to try and do something about crime in the city.
Inclined to (do something)
To tend toward doing something.Our boss is inclined to let us take extra days off work during the slow summer months.