every man has his price
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
every man Jack
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
every old nook and cranny
Every small and hidden part of a place
every picture tells a story
An image can convey a lot of information or evoke a particular narrative
every stick has two ends
Most issues have two opposing sides or viewpoints.
every tide has its ebb
Every situation has its decline or reversal
every time
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
every which where
In many different places or directions
every woman Jill
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
everybody and his brother
Almost everyone is involved or interested
everybody and their dog
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
everybody wants to go to heaven but nobody wants to die
People want a desirable outcome without enduring the necessary difficulties or sacrifices.
everybody who is anybody
Important or famous people
everyone has their price
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
everything and the kitchen sink
including every possible thing or feature
everything but the kitchen sink
Everything.
everything comes to those who wait
Patience and waiting will ultimately lead to success or reward
everything in the garden is rosy
All is well and going smoothly
everything one touches turns to gold
Someone is very successful in all their endeavors.
everything one touches turns to shit
Someone's efforts consistently result in failure or disaster
evil twin
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
excess baggage
An unwanted or unnecessary person or thing
exchange contracts
to sign and swap formal agreements
exchange flesh
to fight or clash physically
exchange of contracts
A formal step in a property sale where buyer and seller commit to the deal
exit stage left
to leave quickly and quietly
expensive drunk
someone who spends a lot of money when intoxicated
expose oneself
to reveal one's secret or private information
express elevator
A rapid means of advancement or progress
extend one's hand
Offer help or friendship
extra pair of hands
Additional help or assistance
extract the urine
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
eye for an eye
Punishing someone in the same way they have punished others
eye of the beholder
Beauty is subjective and varies from person to person
eye of the storm
A calm period amidst a chaotic situation
eye sex
attractive and flirtatious eye contact
eye up
To look at someone or something with interest or attraction
eyes and ears
A person who observes and listens carefully
eyes on the ground
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
eyes on the prize
Focus on the ultimate goal
éminence grise
A person who exercises power or influence behind the scenes.