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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IDIOMS beginning with D