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ice, an [colloq.] | an ice-cream on a stick |
ice box | the ice compartment of a refrigerator |
ice hockey | hockey |
ice lolly, iced lolly | Popsicle™ |
ice rink | rink |
icing sugar | powdered sugar, confectioners' sugar |
identity parade | lineup |
immersion, immersion heater | electric water heater |
in a moment (very soon) | momentarily (as in 'she'll be with you momentarily') |
in pop [colloq.] | in pawn |
included in a bargain sale | on sale |
Indian ink | India ink |
indicator (on vehicle) | turn signal |
industrial estate | industrial park |
infant (schoolchild under 7 years of age) | kindergartner |
infant school | kindergarten |
infirmary | In U.K., old word for hospital, mostly used in names |
inflatable dinghy | rubber (life) raft |
in hospital (staying there as an inpatient) | in the hospital, hospitalized |
inn | U.K. pub offering overnight accommodation |
insect | bug |
inside leg (inside trouser leg measurement) | inseam |
interval (break during a cinema or theatre performance) | intermission |
in-tray | in box |
invoicing | billing |
ironmonger('s), ironmongery | hardware store |
itchy feet [colloq.] | wanderlust, strong desire to travel |