Beginning with J & I | Idioms & Phrases | General English for Competitive Exams

Idioms and Phrases beginning with J & I

1. Jump the gun – Do something too early especially without thinking.

2. Jack of all trades – Somebody who has many skills or who is versatile in ever field.

3. Jump yo conclusion – Form an opinion or judgement hastily.

4. Jam on the brakes – To press the brakes suddenly and in a hard way.

5. John Hancock – A person’s signature.

6. Jump on the bandwagon – To profit from a craze; to join a trend.

7. Jump the lights – Pass traffic lights, when thay are red.

8. Justice is blind – This expression means that justice is impartial and objective.

9. Jangle someone’s nerves – Annoy someone or make them nervous.

10. Jump for joy – To be extremely happy.

11. Just deserts – Get what one deserves.

12. In a trice – Without causing any delays.

13. In a tight corner – To be in a difficult situation.

14. In deep water – In difficulty, in a problem.

15. In a nutshell – To state something very concisely.

16. In the dark – Uninformed, a state of ignorance.