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E idioms

Entering the 80th orbit- celebrating the 80th birthday


Eleventh hour decision- decision that is made at the last possible minute
End in smoke- to bear no result
Earth shattering- not at all surprising
Eat humble pie- to apologize humbly

Elephant in the room- An elephant in the room is a problem that everyone knows very well but no one
talks about because it is taboo, embarrassing, etc.
Egg on your face- If someone has egg on their face; they are made to look foolish or embarrassed

Eye for an eye- This is an expression for retributive justice, where the punishment equals the crime.
Eyes are bigger than one's stomach- If someone's eyes are bigger than their stomach, they are greedy
and take on more than they can consume or manage.

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