E Series Flashcards by Saadat Ahmed

Q

Earmark

A

To reserve something.

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Ears are burning

A

A expression used when you
think someone is talking about
you.

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Eat like a horse

A

To have a hearty appetite.

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Q

Eat your heart

out

A

A statement used to imply that

others should be jealous of you.

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Q

Eating humble

pie

A

To make a humiliating apology

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Eat one’s own

words

A

To retract a statement.

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Eavesdrop

A

To listen to a conversation that

you are not involved in.

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Q

Egg on your face

A

To be embarrassed by

something one has done.

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End of my tether

A

To have no further resources.

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Q

Equal to the

occasion

A

Capable of handling the

situation.

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Q

Eye wash

A

Nonsense; rubbish; humbug.

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