egg on
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Have toast, and maybe put an egg on it.
From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2026
When things go wrong, like they did in this case, he’ll reevaluate, he said, even if it leaves him with egg on his face.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
Their first chick emerged from its egg on Friday at 15:10 BST.
From BBC ● May 23, 2026
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
Felicia decides to fry an egg on a hot plate in the kitchenette.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
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