egg on

Example Sentences

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The retired farmer had queued up on November 29 at a launch of Bardella's new book in the southern town of Moissac, squashing an egg on his head when he reached him.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

Whip up pappa al pomodoro and slide a poached egg on top like a wink.

From Salon • Jun. 16, 2025

Executives at UnitedHealth Group had egg on their faces on Tuesday morning.

From Slate • May 14, 2025

“The chicken or egg on how those things get untangled, and momentum shifted a different way, is a much bigger question,” Friedman continued.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2025

Its oven was wonderful and you could fry an egg on its shiny black lids.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck