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involve
word B1to include someone or something as part of an activity or situation to include as a necessary part, or to engage someone in an activity
↗involve people
phrase B2to include or engage members of the community in a task or process
↗involve risk
phrase B2to carry a possibility of danger, harm, or failure
↗involvement
word B2participation in an activity or connection with a situation the act of taking part in something
↗iron
word B1a strong metal; also a tool or action for making clothes smooth a strong, hard metal used in construction; also to press clothes with heat; a strong, hard metal used in construction; also to press clothes with heat
↗iron out
phrasal verbto eliminate small difficulties, discrepancies, or disagreements through mutual effort
↗Iron out differences
phraseto resolve minor disputes, disagreements, or complications through calm negotiation and compromise
↗irreversible damage
word C1Severe harm or destruction that cannot be undone, cured, or repaired.
↗irrigation
word B2The artificial supply of water to agricultural land or crops to foster growth.; The artificial application of water to land or soil. The controlled supply of water to land for agricultural production. The artificial application of water to land for growing crops.
↗irritate
word B2to make someone annoyed or angry; to cause bodily discomfort or inflammation
↗island
word A1a piece of land surrounded by water a piece of land completely surrounded by water; a piece of land completely surrounded by water a piece of land surrounded by water
↗isolate
word B1to keep someone or something separate from others To separate something or someone from others.; To separate something or someone from others.
↗isolation
word B2the state of being separated from others; solitude or detachment; the state of being separate and alone the process or fact of isolating or being isolated; separation from other people or things the state of being separated from others; solitude or detachment; the process or fact of isolating or being isolated; separation from other people or things the state of being separated from others; solitude or detachment
↗issue
word A2an important problem or topic for discussion A problem, topic, or the act of supplying or distributing something.
↗issues
word A2Important topics, matters, or problems that are discussed or require resolution.
↗It Ain't over 'til the Fat Lady Sings
proverbOne should not assume the final outcome of an event until it has completely concluded
↗It Ain't over Till It's over
proverbA contest, struggle, or effort is not decided until its definitive conclusion; never concede prematurely.
↗It Ain't over Till the Fat Lady Sings
proverbOne should not presume the final outcome of an event until it has completely concluded.; Do not assume or declare the final result of an ongoing situation until the very end has arrived.
↗It Ain't over Until the Fat Lady Sings
proverbA situation is not decided or finalized until the very end, so hope remains possible
↗It Ain't the Meat, It's the Motion
proverbEffectiveness, technique, or effort matters far more than size, raw resources, or bulk
↗It Ain't the Whistle That Pulls the Train
proverbNoisy words, bragging, or superficial fanfare do not accomplish work; real power and quiet effort do
↗It Doesn't Matter What They Say About You as Long as They Spell Your Name Right
proverbAny publicity or attention is beneficial for fame or business, regardless of whether it is critical or negative
↗It Is a Poor Workman Who Blames His Tools
proverbAn unskilled person blames their equipment or materials instead of acknowledging their own shortcomings.
↗It Is a Wise Child That Knows His Own Father
proverbA traditional proverb reflecting that true origins, parentage, or foundational truths are difficult to be completely certain of
↗It Is Always Darkest Before the Dawn
proverbCircumstances often seem at their absolute worst right before they begin to improve dramatically.; Things often seem at their worst right before they begin to improve and recover
↗It Is Always Darkest Just Before the Dawn
proverbCircumstances appear most hopeless and difficult right immediately prior to a positive turnaround
↗It Is Better to Travel Hopefully than to Arrive
proverbThe striving, personal growth, and hope experienced along a journey are often more satisfying than reaching the final goal.
↗It Is Darkest Before the Dawn
proverbThe most difficult and painful phase of a crisis often occurs immediately before hope and resolution emerge.
↗It Is Darkest Just Before the Dawn
proverbTroubles often reach their greatest intensity at the very moment right before relief, recovery, or triumph arrives.
↗It Is Easier for a Camel to Go Through the Eye of a Needle than for a Rich Man to Enter into the Kingdom of God
proverbExcessive wealth and obsession with material possessions present enormous obstacles to spiritual enlightenment and moral purity.
↗It Is Easy to Be Wise After the Event
proverbIt is simple to criticize mistakes or state what should have been done once an event has already concluded.
↗It Is Easy to Find a Stick to Beat a Dog
proverbIf someone is determined to criticize or harm another, an excuse or pretext will always be readily discovered.
↗It Is Not the Whistle That Pulls the Train
proverbNoisy talk, empty boasting, and superficial showmanship accomplish nothing; real effort and quiet power achieve results.
↗It Is What It Is
idiomA philosophical acknowledgment used to accept an unalterable, unfortunate fact or reality without fruitless complaining
↗It Isn't over 'til the Fat Lady Sings
proverbOne should never assume the final result of an ongoing struggle or contest until it is officially finished
↗It Isn't over Till the Fat Lady Sings
proverbAn outcome cannot be assumed with certainty until a contest or process has completely concluded.
↗It Isn't over Until the Fat Lady Sings
proverbAn outcome cannot be taken for granted as long as there remains time or opportunity for circumstances to change
↗It Isn't the Whistle That Pulls the Train
proverbNoisy talk, empty boasting, and outward display do not accomplish real work; genuine strength and labor do
↗it might be true
phrase A2used to indicate that a statement is possibly accurate
↗It Never Rains but It Pours
proverbMisfortunes, challenges, or complicated setbacks rarely arrive singly; they tend to happen all at once
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