Idioms beginning with E
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Meaning: Expresses defiance or rebellious refusal, often used to rudely dismiss or reject someone's demand or authority.
Example: If you think I'm apologizing, you can eat my shorts. Read more ➺
Meaning: Encourage someone to do something risky or foolish.
Example: His friends kept egging him on to jump into the freezing lake. Read more ➺
Meaning: Refers to eating very little or consuming small amounts of food.
Example: She always eats like a bird, barely finishing half of her salad. Read more ➺
Meaning: To estimate or judge something by visual assessment without precise measurement.
Example: The doctor examined the patient's eyeball for any signs of infection. Read more ➺
Meaning: directly involved in or affected by a highly controversial or difficult situation.
Example: As the debate heated up, he realized he was in the eye of the storm. Read more ➺
Meaning: to allow someone enough freedom or autonomy to make mistakes or bring about their own downfall.
Example: The CEO gave the manager enough rope, knowing his mistakes would soon become evident. Read more ➺
Meaning: used to apologize for using profanity or offensive language.
Example: That meeting was a complete disaster, excuse my French, but it was just a load of bullshit. Read more ➺
Meaning: a survey of voters conducted as they leave polling stations to predict election outcomes.
Example: The news channel released the exit poll results, suggesting a tight race between the two leading candidates. Read more ➺
Meaning: to make an offer of peace or settlement.
Example: After the argument, John decided to extend the olive branch and contact his friend to bury the hatchet. Read more ➺
Meaning: everyone without exceptions.
Example: I'd bet every man Jack of them are spies. Read more ➺