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egg on one's face, have

egg on one's face, have

Look foolish or be embarrassed, as in If you ask any more personal questions, you'll end up with egg on your face. This expression possibly alludes to dissatisfied audiences pelting performers with raw eggs. [Colloquial; mid-1900s]
See also: egg, have, on

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Rashnu-Persian Mythology
EckartE-kahrtGerman
Ryannrie-ANEnglish (Modern)
CesareCHE-zah-reItalian
Andreasahn-DRE-ahs (German, Swedish), ahn-DRHAY-ahs (Dutch)German, Greek, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, Welsh, Ancient Greek, Biblical Latin, Biblical Gre
NevilNEV-əlEnglish (Rare)
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