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Base language: EN
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Total idioms: 9849 - currently selected: 144 (50 per page)Eat/dip into one's savings
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If you eat or dip into your savings, you spend part of the money you have put aside for future use.
Examples:
I had to dip into my savings to have the car repaired.
If you eat or dip into your savings, you spend part of the money you have put aside for future use.
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I had to dip into my savings to have the car repaired.
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Economical with the truth
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To say that a person is economical with the truth means that, without actually lying, they omit important facts or give incomplete information.
economical with the truth
1. (idiomatic) not telling the whole truth, especially in order to present a false image of a situation; untruthful; lying. Often used with sarcasm or satire
? I would be being economical with the truth if I were to tell you that I was enjoying myself.
Examples:
The politician was accused of being economical with the truth.
To say that a person is economical with the truth means that, without actually lying, they omit important facts or give incomplete information.
economical with the truth
1. (idiomatic) not telling the whole truth, especially in order to present a false image of a situation; untruthful; lying. Often used with sarcasm or satire
? I would be being economical with the truth if I were to tell you that I was enjoying myself.
Examples:
The politician was accused of being economical with the truth.
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Edge of one's seat
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Someone who is on the edge of their seat is very interested in something and finds it both extremely exciting and nerve-wracking.
Examples:
Look at Bob! He's on the edge of his seat watching that rugby match!
Someone who is on the edge of their seat is very interested in something and finds it both extremely exciting and nerve-wracking.
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Look at Bob! He's on the edge of his seat watching that rugby match!
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Edge out
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edge out
1. (idiomatic) To win in a contest or a game by a narrow margin of victory.
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edge out
1. (idiomatic) To win in a contest or a game by a narrow margin of victory.
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Edible frog
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edible frogs (uncountable)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see edible, frog.
2. A member of a hybrid species of frog, Pelophylax kl. esculentus, a hybrid of the pool frog (Pelophylax lessonae) and the Central Asian marsh frog (Pelophylax ridibundus).
3. Lithobates clamitans, a North American frog.
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edible frogs (uncountable)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see edible, frog.
2. A member of a hybrid species of frog, Pelophylax kl. esculentus, a hybrid of the pool frog (Pelophylax lessonae) and the Central Asian marsh frog (Pelophylax ridibundus).
3. Lithobates clamitans, a North American frog.
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Egg on
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egg on (third-person singular simple present eggs on, present participle egging on, simple past and past participle egged on)
1. (transitive, idiomatic) To encourage or coax a person to do something, especially something foolhardy or reckless.
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egg on (third-person singular simple present eggs on, present participle egging on, simple past and past participle egged on)
1. (transitive, idiomatic) To encourage or coax a person to do something, especially something foolhardy or reckless.
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Egg someone on
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If you egg someone on, you urge or strongly encourage them to do something.
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She didn't really want to learn to drive but her children kept egging her on.
If you egg someone on, you urge or strongly encourage them to do something.
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She didn't really want to learn to drive but her children kept egging her on.
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Ego trip
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If you do something primarily to draw attention to yourself and feel important or superior to others, you are on an ego trip.
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His speech about creating an association to help the underprivileged was one long ego trip.
If you do something primarily to draw attention to yourself and feel important or superior to others, you are on an ego trip.
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His speech about creating an association to help the underprivileged was one long ego trip.
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Elbow grease
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elbow grease (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic) Effort or hard work, especially physical work involving repeated motion of the forearm, such as scrubbing.
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elbow grease (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic) Effort or hard work, especially physical work involving repeated motion of the forearm, such as scrubbing.
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Elbow room
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1. If you need some elbow room, you need more space to move or maneuver.
2. Freedom or leeway
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1. We shared a small office where neither of us had enough elbow room.
2. There wasn't that much elbow room in the aircraft.
3. The employees really don't have much elbow room in which to explore new ideas.
1. If you need some elbow room, you need more space to move or maneuver.
2. Freedom or leeway
Examples:
1. We shared a small office where neither of us had enough elbow room.
2. There wasn't that much elbow room in the aircraft.
3. The employees really don't have much elbow room in which to explore new ideas.
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Elephant ear(s)
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1. A flat, crisp, sugared pastry
2. Any of several plants in tribe Colocasieae or Caladieae.
(a) A taro plant.
(b) Caladium.
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1. A flat, crisp, sugared pastry
2. Any of several plants in tribe Colocasieae or Caladieae.
(a) A taro plant.
(b) Caladium.
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Elephant in the room
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A problem that no one wants to discuss, but is so abvious that it cannot be ignored, is called an elephant in the room.
A problem or difficult issue that is very obvious, but is ignored for the convenience or comfort of those involved.
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Let's face it, his work is unsatisfactory. It's an elephant in the room that we need to discuss.
A problem that no one wants to discuss, but is so abvious that it cannot be ignored, is called an elephant in the room.
A problem or difficult issue that is very obvious, but is ignored for the convenience or comfort of those involved.
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Let's face it, his work is unsatisfactory. It's an elephant in the room that we need to discuss.
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Eleventh hour
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eleventh hour (plural eleventh hours)
1. (idiomatic) A point in time which is nearly too late; the last minute.
2. (idiomatic, usually hyphenated) Used attributively.
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eleventh hour (plural eleventh hours)
1. (idiomatic) A point in time which is nearly too late; the last minute.
2. (idiomatic, usually hyphenated) Used attributively.
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Elvis has left the building
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Elvis has left the building
1. (idiomatic) A phrase used to announce the end of a show, usually one performed by an Elvis impersonator.
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Elvis has left the building
1. (idiomatic) A phrase used to announce the end of a show, usually one performed by an Elvis impersonator.
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Elysian
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Elysian
1. (Classical mythology) Elysium; home of the blessed, after death.
Elysian (not comparable)
1. Of or pertaining to Elysian or Elysium, the location.
2. (idiomatic) Happy, blissful, heavenly.
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Elysian
1. (Classical mythology) Elysium; home of the blessed, after death.
Elysian (not comparable)
1. Of or pertaining to Elysian or Elysium, the location.
2. (idiomatic) Happy, blissful, heavenly.
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Elysian fields
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Elysian Fields
1. (Classical mythology) Elysium; home of the blessed, after death.
2. (idiomatic) A place or state of ideal happiness; paradise.
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Elysian Fields
1. (Classical mythology) Elysium; home of the blessed, after death.
2. (idiomatic) A place or state of ideal happiness; paradise.
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Embarrassment of riches
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When there is much more of something than necessary, and it is difficult to make a choice, you have an embarrassment of riches.
embarrassment of riches (plural embarrassments of riches)
1. (idiomatic) An abundance or overabundance of something; too much of a good thing.
Examples:
Our hosts presented us with an embarrassment of riches. There was so much food that we didn't know where to start!
When there is much more of something than necessary, and it is difficult to make a choice, you have an embarrassment of riches.
embarrassment of riches (plural embarrassments of riches)
1. (idiomatic) An abundance or overabundance of something; too much of a good thing.
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Our hosts presented us with an embarrassment of riches. There was so much food that we didn't know where to start!
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Emotional cripple
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emotional cripple (plural emotional cripples)
1. (idiomatic) A person who has been rendered indecisive, alienated, uncaring, confused, or helpless in conjunction with experiencing debilitating emotions, such as worry, fear, panic, despair, etc.
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emotional cripple (plural emotional cripples)
1. (idiomatic) A person who has been rendered indecisive, alienated, uncaring, confused, or helpless in conjunction with experiencing debilitating emotions, such as worry, fear, panic, despair, etc.
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Emperor's new clothes
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emperor's new clothes
1. (idiomatic) Something obvious and embarrassing that is politely ignored or that goes unacknowledged.
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emperor's new clothes
1. (idiomatic) Something obvious and embarrassing that is politely ignored or that goes unacknowledged.
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Employ a steam engine to crack a nut
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employ a steam engine to crack a nut
1. (idiomatic) To do a simple task in an overcomplicated manner.
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employ a steam engine to crack a nut
1. (idiomatic) To do a simple task in an overcomplicated manner.
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Empty promise
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empty promise (plural empty promises)
1. (idiomatic) A promise that is either not going to be carried out, worthless or meaningless.
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empty promise (plural empty promises)
1. (idiomatic) A promise that is either not going to be carried out, worthless or meaningless.
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Empty the tank
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empty the tank
1. (idiomatic) To make the utmost effort; to contribute to the absolute limit of one's energy and abilities.
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empty the tank
1. (idiomatic) To make the utmost effort; to contribute to the absolute limit of one's energy and abilities.
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End of
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end of
1. (idiomatic, slang) A short form of end of story.
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end of
1. (idiomatic, slang) A short form of end of story.
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End of the line
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end of the line (plural ends of the lines)
1. The termination point of a railway or similar transportation system.
2. (idiomatic) Final cessation or discontinuance of a process, institution, or person, especially one which has existed for a considerable period of time; death.
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end of the line (plural ends of the lines)
1. The termination point of a railway or similar transportation system.
2. (idiomatic) Final cessation or discontinuance of a process, institution, or person, especially one which has existed for a considerable period of time; death.
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End of the world
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end of the world
1. End of the planet Earth.
2. End of habitability for life on Earth.
3. End of humanity.
4. (idiomatic) Any change that seems catastrophic or devastating.
? It's the end of the world as we know it.
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end of the world
1. End of the planet Earth.
2. End of habitability for life on Earth.
3. End of humanity.
4. (idiomatic) Any change that seems catastrophic or devastating.
? It's the end of the world as we know it.
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End up
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end up (third-person singular simple present ends up, present participle ending up, simple past and past participle ended up)
1. (idiomatic; with the preposition with) To conclude, turn out, sometimes unexpectedly.
? How did things end up with you and the bricklayer? — Great. We got married!
2. (idiomatic) To arrive at a destination, sometimes
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end up (third-person singular simple present ends up, present participle ending up, simple past and past participle ended up)
1. (idiomatic; with the preposition with) To conclude, turn out, sometimes unexpectedly.
? How did things end up with you and the bricklayer? — Great. We got married!
2. (idiomatic) To arrive at a destination, sometimes
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Enemy combatant
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enemy combatant (plural enemy combatants)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see enemy, combatant.
2. (US, military) Any person in an armed conflict who may be properly detained under the laws and customs of war.
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enemy combatant (plural enemy combatants)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see enemy, combatant.
2. (US, military) Any person in an armed conflict who may be properly detained under the laws and customs of war.
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Engine room
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engine room (plural engine rooms)
1. A compartment on a ship in which the engine machinery is located.
2. (idiomatic) The source of power in a team or other group.
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engine room (plural engine rooms)
1. A compartment on a ship in which the engine machinery is located.
2. (idiomatic) The source of power in a team or other group.
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Enough said
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This expression is used to indicate that you completely understand the situation and you do not need any further details.
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Your mother-in-law arrived unexpectedly last night? Enough said!
This expression is used to indicate that you completely understand the situation and you do not need any further details.
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Your mother-in-law arrived unexpectedly last night? Enough said!
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Enough to choke a horse
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enough to choke a horse
1. (idiomatic, informal) An excessive quantity.
? You didn't have to buy enough wrapping paper to choke a horse, just because it was on sale.
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enough to choke a horse
1. (idiomatic, informal) An excessive quantity.
? You didn't have to buy enough wrapping paper to choke a horse, just because it was on sale.
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Enough to make the angels weep
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enough to make the angels weep
1. (idiomatic) Something so distressing that it causes one to lose hope and faith.
? For several years the government has continuously reduced the amount of money spent on education. Now they complain that teachers are not doing their job properly- It's enough to make the angels weep.
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enough to make the angels weep
1. (idiomatic) Something so distressing that it causes one to lose hope and faith.
? For several years the government has continuously reduced the amount of money spent on education. Now they complain that teachers are not doing their job properly- It's enough to make the angels weep.
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Err on side of caution
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When uncertain about what to do, if you err on the side of caution you do more than what is adequate rather than take any risks.
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When I'm not sure how much food to prepare, I tend to err on the side of caution and prepare far too much.
When uncertain about what to do, if you err on the side of caution you do more than what is adequate rather than take any risks.
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When I'm not sure how much food to prepare, I tend to err on the side of caution and prepare far too much.
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Err on the side of
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err on the side of
1. (idiomatic, transitive) To behave in a manner which favours or which is biassed toward.
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err on the side of
1. (idiomatic, transitive) To behave in a manner which favours or which is biassed toward.
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Err on the side of caution
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err on the side of caution
1. (idiomatic) To act in the least risky manner in a situation where one is uncertain about the consequences.
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err on the side of caution
1. (idiomatic) To act in the least risky manner in a situation where one is uncertain about the consequences.
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Escape fire
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escape fire (plural escape fires)
1. A fuel-free safe spot, consisting of burning grass as a method of defense against a forest fire.
2. (idiomatic) An unconventional or counter intuitive solution to a difficult problem.
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escape fire (plural escape fires)
1. A fuel-free safe spot, consisting of burning grass as a method of defense against a forest fire.
2. (idiomatic) An unconventional or counter intuitive solution to a difficult problem.
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Esprit de corps
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esprit de corps (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic) A shared spirit of comradeship, enthusiasm, and devotion to a cause among the members of a group, for example of a military unit.
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esprit de corps (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic) A shared spirit of comradeship, enthusiasm, and devotion to a cause among the members of a group, for example of a military unit.
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Esthetically challenged
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esthetically challenged
1. (humorously politically correct, euphemistic, idiomatic, of a person) Ugly.
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esthetically challenged
1. (humorously politically correct, euphemistic, idiomatic, of a person) Ugly.
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Eternal triangle
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eternal triangle (plural eternal triangles)
1. (idiomatic) A relationship involving three persons (usually two women and one man or two men and one woman) among whom there are conflicting and competing attachments of a romantic or emotional nature.
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eternal triangle (plural eternal triangles)
1. (idiomatic) A relationship involving three persons (usually two women and one man or two men and one woman) among whom there are conflicting and competing attachments of a romantic or emotional nature.
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Ethically challenged
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ethically challenged (comparative more ethically challenged, superlative most ethically challenged)
1. (idiomatic, humorously politically correct, euphemistic) unethical; dishonest
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ethically challenged (comparative more ethically challenged, superlative most ethically challenged)
1. (idiomatic, humorously politically correct, euphemistic) unethical; dishonest
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Eureka moment
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eureka moment (plural eureka moments)
1. (idiomatic) The moment of a sudden unexpected discovery.
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eureka moment (plural eureka moments)
1. (idiomatic) The moment of a sudden unexpected discovery.
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Evel knievel
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Evel Knievel
1. (idiomatic) An equivalent of Evel Kievel
2. (idiomatic) A daredevil
3. (idiomatic) A reckless showboating driver.
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Evel Knievel
1. (idiomatic) An equivalent of Evel Kievel
2. (idiomatic) A daredevil
3. (idiomatic) A reckless showboating driver.
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Even a worm will turn
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This expression means that even someone who never complains will react to an intolerable situation.
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Don't treat him so severely. He never protests, but even a worm will turn!
This expression means that even someone who never complains will react to an intolerable situation.
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Don't treat him so severely. He never protests, but even a worm will turn!
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Even keel
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even keel (uncountable)
1. (nautical) The situation in which a watercraft is floating or proceeding in a level and smooth manner.
2. (idiomatic, of emotions, etc.) The state or characteristic of being under control and balanced.
3. (idiomatic, of a business or other activity) The state or characteristic of being well controlled and running smoothly.
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even keel (uncountable)
1. (nautical) The situation in which a watercraft is floating or proceeding in a level and smooth manner.
2. (idiomatic, of emotions, etc.) The state or characteristic of being under control and balanced.
3. (idiomatic, of a business or other activity) The state or characteristic of being well controlled and running smoothly.
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Even money
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even money (uncountable)
1. A bet which offers odds of 1 to 1.
2. (idiomatic) By extension, an event that is somewhat likely to happen, but far from inevitable.
? It's even money that it will rain today.
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even money (uncountable)
1. A bet which offers odds of 1 to 1.
2. (idiomatic) By extension, an event that is somewhat likely to happen, but far from inevitable.
? It's even money that it will rain today.
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Even steven
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Two or more people who are even stevens are equal to each other. None of them has more than the others; none is owed anything or has anything due.
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The two boys shared equally the money they made delivering pizzas so now they're even stevens.
Two or more people who are even stevens are equal to each other. None of them has more than the others; none is owed anything or has anything due.
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The two boys shared equally the money they made delivering pizzas so now they're even stevens.
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Even the score
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When a person decides to even the score, they try to get their revenge on someone who has cheated or done them harm.
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When Jack discovered that Bob had cheated, he was determined to even the score.
When a person decides to even the score, they try to get their revenge on someone who has cheated or done them harm.
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When Jack discovered that Bob had cheated, he was determined to even the score.
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Even-steven
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even-steven
1. (idiomatic) Equal; fair.
even-steven
1. (idiomatic) Equally; fairly.
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even-steven
1. (idiomatic) Equal; fair.
even-steven
1. (idiomatic) Equally; fairly.
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Ever so
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ever so (not comparable)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see ever, so.
2. Very, extremely
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ever so (not comparable)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see ever, so.
2. Very, extremely
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Every bit
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every bit (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Exactly, to its full degree
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every bit (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Exactly, to its full degree
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Every dog has its day
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This expression means that everyone can be successful at something at some time in their life.
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I didn't win this time, but I'll be lucky one day. Every dog has its day.
This expression means that everyone can be successful at something at some time in their life.
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I didn't win this time, but I'll be lucky one day. Every dog has its day.
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