E
Idioms beginning with "E"
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Contents of E:
[eye shadow] {n. phr.}
A cream used to darken the eyelids in order to make the eyes more noticeable.
Jane's mother told her that girls in the ninth grade shouldn't be using eye shadow.
[eyes in the back of one's head] {n. phr.}, {informal}
Ability to know what happens when your back is turned.
Mother must have eyes in the back of her head, because she always knows when I do something wrong.
[eyes open] {adj. phr.}
1. Careful watch or attention; readiness to see. — Usually used with "for".
Keep your eyes open for a boy in a red cap and sweater.
The hunter had his eyes open for rabbits.
* /They drove on with their eyes open for a […]
[eyes pop out] {informal} (You) are very much surprised. — Used with a possessive noun or pronoun.
Mary's eyes popped out when her mother entered her classroom.
When Joan found a clock radio under the Christmas tree, her eyes popped out.
[eye to]
1. Attention to. — Usually used with "have" or "with".
Have an eye to spelling in these test papers.
2. Plan for, purpose of. — Usually used with "have" or "with".
Save your money now with an eye to the future.
* /John is going to […]