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in inverted commas
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in inverted commas (British & Australian)

something that you say when a phrase you are using to describe something is the phrase that people usually use but it does not really show the truth. They were the kind of well-meaning people that wanted to 'do good' in inverted commas.

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intent
intent on
interesting
into overdrive
into the bargain
into the pot
into the wide/wild blue yonder

invert
iron
iron out
iron out the kinks
irregardless of
is all you need
is anyone's guess
is at disposal

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