A phrase which has a meaning that is commonly understood by speakers of the language, but whose meaning is often different from the normal meaning of the words is called an idiom.
Egg on your face If someone has egg on their face, they are made to look foolish or embarrassed. Contributor : Unknown .....................................................................................................................
Eat someone alive If you eat someone alive, you defeat or beat them comprehensively. Contributor : Unknown .....................................................................................................................
Eat humble pie If someone apologises and shows a lot of contrition for something they have done, they eat humble pie. Contributor : Unknown .....................................................................................................................
Easy peasy (UK) If something is easy peasy, it is very easy indeed. ('Easy peasy, lemon squeezy' is also used.) Contributor : Unknown .....................................................................................................................
Easy as pie If something is easy as pie, it is very easy indeed. Contributor : Unknown .....................................................................................................................
