eat up with a spoon
To completely devour or enjoy something enthusiastically
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
eat, breathe, and sleep
To be completely obsessed with something
eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die
Life is short, so you should enjoy it while you can.
edge of the earth
A remote or distant place
edge of the world
A remote or inaccessible place
edge out
to barely defeat or surpass someone
effluxion of time
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
egg on
to encourage or urge someone to do something
eggs in moonshine
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
either do or die
To take a risk and make a big effort or face failure
elbow mentality
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
electronic superhighway
The internet, especially as a means of fast and efficient communication
element of surprise
An unexpected event or action that catches someone off guard
Elvis has left the building
The show is over, it's time to leave
Elysian Fields
A place of perfect happiness or bliss
embarrassment of riches
An overabundance of something, making it difficult to choose
embrace the penguin
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
emotional cripple
Someone severely impaired by emotional problems
emperor's new clothes
A situation where people are afraid to admit the truth about something
employ a steam engine to crack a nut
Use excessive force or resources to accomplish something simple
empty suit
A person with a title or position but lacking real authority or substance
empty the clip
To use up all of something, especially ammunition or resources.
empty the tank
Use up all one's energy or resources
empty vessels make the most noise
Foolish people often talk the most
empty words
Promises or statements with no intention of being fulfilled
end in smoke
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
end of
the final part of something
end of the line
the final point or conclusion of something
end of the world
A catastrophic or extremely unfortunate event
energizer bunny
Someone or something that keeps going relentlessly
enough is as good as a feast
Being content with what you have is as satisfying as having everything you want
enough to choke a horse
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
enough to go around
Sufficient for everyone to have some
enough to make a cat laugh
amusing or ridiculous
enough to make a grown man cry
Extremely frustrating or upsetting
enough to make the angels weep
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
enter on the boards
to start a career on the stage
err on the side of caution
Choose the safer option to avoid potential risks or problems
escape fire
to narrowly avoid a dangerous or difficult situation
esprit de corps
A sense of unity and loyalty among members of a group
eternal sleep
Death or a permanent state of unconsciousness
eternal triangle
A relationship between three people, where two are romantically involved with the third.
eureka moment
A moment of sudden, exciting discovery
Evel Knievel
Someone who takes bold risks
even a worm will turn
An oppressed person will eventually rebel against their oppressor.
even from a foe a man may learn wisdom
One can learn from anyone, regardless of their intentions
even keel
In a stable or balanced state
even money
Odds that are equal for both sides of a bet
even the score
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
even then
even at that time or under those circumstances
ever after
from now on, for all time
every bit
completely or entirely
every cloud has a silver lining
Bad situations have some good aspects
every dog has his day
Everyone will have a moment of success or triumph
every inch
Completely or totally
Every Jack has his Jill
Everyone has a suitable partner
every last
everything without exception
every little bit helps
Small contributions can collectively make a significant difference
Every man for himself (and the Devil take the hindmost)
Each person must look out for their own interests
every man has a price
Everyone can be bribed or corrupted if offered enough money or incentive