idioms

  eat away at something (erode or reduce something gradually) Woodworms have eaten away at the woodwork. Negative emotions will eat away at your self-confidence. Expenses are eating away at my savings. envocabulary.com

  easy as pie (very easy) My final exam was as easy as pie. For an experienced pilot, landing this type of aircraft is as easy as pie. Cooking food is as easy as pie with these new tools. envocabulary.com

  cry wolf (call for help when you do not need it) If you cry wolf too often when you’re really in trouble, no one will believe you. Don’t call me and cry wolf unless you really need help. envocabulary.com

  crocodile tears (false tears, false expression of sadness) He was only shedding crocodile tears at his father-in-law’s funeral. Harden your heart, and do not let him fool you; he is just crying crocodile tears. envocabulary.com

  duck soup (very easy to do or overcome) The job is duck soup for experienced engineers. Everybody can cook food, but cooking is not duck soup. Our boss is duck soup, but his wife is difficult to handle. envocabulary.com