Idioms Beginning With E

Eager beaver

Meaning:

The term eager beaver refers to a person who is hardworking and enthusiastic, sometimes considered overzealous.

Eagle-Eyed

Meaning:

Having sharp vision

Early Bird [noun or adjective]

Meaning:

Someone who does something prior to the usual time, or someone who gets up early.

Eat Crow 

Meaning:

To admit one was wrong, and accept humiliation

Eat Humble Pie

Meaning:

To admit defeat or error, to accept humiliation

Eat Someone’s Lunch

Meaning:

Defeat someone thoroughly

Eat Your Heart Out!

Meaning:

(excl.) Go ahead, be jealous.

Eighty-Six (v.)

Meaning:

1) Discard, eliminate.  2) Throw someone out of a bar or store.

Elephant in the Room

Meaning:

A major problem that no one is talking about

Elevator Music

Meaning:

Pleasant but boring recorded music that is played in public places.

Elevator Pitch

Meaning:

A brief presentation of an idea, one short enough to be delivered in an elevator

Even Steven

Meaning:

Owing nothing; tied (in a game)

Every Dog Has His (Its) 

Meaning:

– Day Everyone has a moment of fame, power, or influence

Every Man and His Dog

Meaning:

Many people

Every Man for Himself

Meaning:

Pursue your own interests; don’t expect help from others

Excused Boots

Meaning:

Allowed to avoid mandatory tasks

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