Ya know, I use the term "i.e." all the time. And really, I have no idea what it actually means.

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A and O said...

'i.e.' is an abbreviation of the latin 'id est': (i.e.) "that is", "That is (to say)", "in other words", or sometimes "in this case", depending on the context. Never equivalent to 'exempli gratia' (e.g.).[1]

as in: Katie's really great i.e. I like her lots...

and: As long as it's for the kids (i.e. you), I will reluctantly swashbuckle to their little hearts content.