1. drop a bombshell—tell some very big news—Last year, my sister-in-law dropped a bombshell and told us that she was going to have a baby.
2. an end in itself—something done for pleasure instead of for profit—Most people see music as an end in itself because very few people can make a living with it.
3. an eye opener—something that makes you aware of something new—Living in another country can be a real eye-opener.
4. each to their own—a way to point out that everyone is different—I don’t know why anyone likes horror movies, but each to their own.
5. an ear to the ground—to know what’s really going on in a situation—A good stockbroker has an ear to the ground and can let you know when to buy or sell stocks.
6. earn your stripes—prove that you have the skills or abilities to do a job—You have to earn your stripes at work before you can get promoted.
7. easier said than done—something that looks or sounds easy, but is really hard to do—The Bible says we should forgive those who hurt us but that is easier said than done.
8. easy as abc/easy as pie—something that is really easy—It’s as easy as pie to make a frozen pizza.
9. easy does it—be careful—I always say, “Easy does it!” if I think my children are driving too fast.
