Idioms beginning with E
Meaning: reach a particular place or condition
Example: They ate so much that they ended up feeling ill for the rest of the day. Read on
Meaning: used to tell someone to go ahead with something with slowly, and carefully
Example: Sandra: I asked him for a simple drawing! To be honest, I am so angry right now. Andrew: Easy does it, Sandra. We will make sure he refunds the money. Read on
Meaning: a decorated or dyed egg usually given to children at Easter
Example: While scrolling down the menu of Grand Theft Auto V, I happened upon an Easter egg. Read on
Meaning: the show is ended and go home now
Example: I think we delayed coming - Elvis has left the building. Read on
Meaning: a situation when a song that comes to your mind again and again
Example: This new PitBull song is a real earworm. I haven't been able to get it out of my head since last week. Read on
Meaning: being proven wrong after taking a strong stand
Example: No that my brother has proved that I was wrong I will have to eat crow. Read on
Meaning: to take back what was said
Example: I can't believe that he didn't trust that we could win. He will have to eat his words. Read on
Meaning: to look at all the possibilities and then to make a final decision
Example: At the end of the day, I have decided that law school would be the best path for me. Read on
Meaning: someone who is very eager to perform tasks and is always offering to do more
Example: Don’t be such an eager beaver, we have plenty of time to complete the task. Read on
Meaning: to eat a lot
Example: He eats like a horse - there's never enough left for everyone else once he's been at the buffet. Read on
