enough to make a cat laugh
amusing or ridiculous
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Where will you be? Anywhere UK & IrelandUnited StatesOnline slangBusiness jargon
Expressions you’ll hear in the US — distinctly American usage first, then widespread staples.
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
everlasting staircase
A never-ending or constantly repetitive task
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
every man has his price
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
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.