Explore popular idioms beginning with the letter 'E' and enhance your language skills while having fun.

American Idioms Starting With E

To admit that what one said was wrong. ex. "You think I won't be able to find work in one week? I'm going to make you eat your words."

a strong verbal scolding. ex. "Katie's father really gave her an earful when she came home at 4 AM."

To cross one's mind. To start thinking about something. "You want me to become a doctor? The thought never even entered my mind."

That is enough and there should be no more

To do whatever someone else wants. ex. "James would do anything for Vicky. She had him eating out of her hands."

To be envious or jealous. ex. "Eat your heart out Frank, I'm going to Paris!"

Not so fast. Calm down! ex. "Easy! Don't eat so fast!"

Said to explain the loss of something that was very easily obtained in the first place.

Every second. Alternate. ex. "In Los Angeles, every other person is an actor."