end up »
To arrive at a destination, sometimes unexpectedly.
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enough is as good as a feast »
Just the right amount is as good as more than enough: there is no value in excess.
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esprit de corps »
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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eureka moment »
The moment of a sudden unexpected discovery.
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even Homer nods »
Not even the most vigilant and expert are immune from erring.
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even money »
By extension, an event that is somewhat likely to happen, but far from inevitable.
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every cloud has a silver lining »
In every bad situation there is an element of good1881, National Academy of Code Administration (U.S.), Folio, page 417:Every cloud has a silver lining; but in the old-fashioned meeting-houses every cloud of hymnal melody generally had a nasal lining before the congregation...1887, Shakers, Religion, page 36:that "a little reserve and thou'lt fail surely," will prove to be true in our experience. Every cloud has a silver lining and so has every sorrow,1918, George Jean Nathan, Performing Arts, page 222:But the most popular attitude toward what we may call "sad" plays is the peculiar one of believing that, since every cloud has a silver lining,
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every last »
Every; without exception; used for emphasis.
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every man Jack »
All the members of a group with no exceptions.
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every rule has an exception »
Alternative form of there is an exception to every rule.
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every time »
Used to express a strong preference for something.
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execution style »
Resembling an execution; with the victim aware, but unable to defend himself or resist.
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experience is the best teacher »
Lessons learned from experience are the most lasting.
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expose oneself »
To appear nude in public.
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extract the urine »
To mess around, cajole.
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