VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

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, persuasive speech that you use to spark interest in what your organization does, in yourself, or in an idea

Eleventh Hour

Meaning: The last minute

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