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
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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
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We use indefinite pronouns to replace the name of people, things, or places that are not definite or specific. Singular: some any no every Place somewhere anywhere nowhere everywhere thing something anything nothing everything person someone/somebody anyone/anybody no one/nobody everyone/everybody another the other either neither each …
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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
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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
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