English idioms, proverbs, and expressions are an important part of everyday English. They come up all the time in both written and spoken English. Because idioms don’t always make sense literally, you’ll need to familiarize yourself with the meaning and usage of each idiom. That may seem like a lot of work, but learning idioms is fun, especially when you compare English idioms to the idioms in your own language.
Here’s a list of “Idioms Beginning With E” in English:
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Eager beaver
Meaning: The term eager beaver refers to a person who is hardworking and enthusiastic, sometimes considered overzealous.
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Eagle-Eyed
Meaning: Having sharp vision
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Early Bird [noun or adjective]
Meaning: Someone who does something prior to the usual time, or someone who gets up early.
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Eat Crow
Meaning: To admit one was wrong, and accept humiliation
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Eat Humble Pie
Meaning: To admit defeat or error, to accept humiliation
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Eat Someone’s Lunch
Meaning: Defeat someone thoroughly
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Eat Your Heart Out!
Meaning: (excl.) Go ahead, be jealous.
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Eighty-Six (v.)
Meaning: 1) Discard, eliminate. 2) Throw someone out of a bar or store.
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Elephant in the Room
Meaning: A major problem that no one is talking about
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Elevator Music
Meaning: Pleasant but boring recorded music that is played in public places.
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Elevator Pitch
Meaning: A brief presentation of an idea, one short enough to be delivered in an elevator
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Eleventh Hour
Meaning: The last minute
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Even Steven
Meaning: Owing nothing; tied (in a game)
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Every Dog Has His (Its)
Meaning: Day Everyone has a moment of fame, power, or influence
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Every Man and His Dog
Meaning: Many people
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Every Man for Himself
Meaning: Pursue your own interests; don’t expect help from others.
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Excused Boots
Meaning: Allowed to avoid mandatory tasks