E
Idioms beginning with "E"
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Contents of E:
[eating one] {v. phr.}
To cause someone to be angry or ill-humored.
We can't figure out what's eating Burt, but he hasn't spoken one pleasant word all day.
[edge]
See: [HAVE AN EDGE ON], ON EDGE, [SET ONE'S TEETH ON EDGE], [TAKE THE EDGE OFF], THE EDGE.
[edge away] {v. phr.}
To withdraw or retreat gradually.
Frightened by the growling tiger guarding its catch, the hunter carefully edged away.
[edge in] {v.}
To move slowly; get in quietly, especially with some difficulty, by force or without a big enough opening.
People had crowded around the senator, but Don succeeded in edging in.
Harry edged the book in on the shelf.
[edge in (on)] {v. phr.}
1. To gradually approach an individual or a group with the intent of taking over or wielding power.
Jack was edging in on the firm of Smith and Brown and after half a year actually became its vice president.
2. To approach […]
[edge out] {v.}
To defeat in competition or rivalry; take the place of; force out.
Harry edged out Tom for a place in Mary's affections.
Signal lights on cars have gradually edged out hand signals.
[edgeways]
See:
[GET A WORD IN] or [GET A WORD IN EDGEWISE], also [GET A WORD IN EDGEWAYS].