idioms

  eat crow (admit your mistakes or defeat) He was completely wrong about her, so we made him eat crow. Jim said he would polish off his opponent in the first round, but he lost and had to eat crow. envocabulary.com

  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