good egg

Example Sentences

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"Anthony is an all-round good egg and I'm delighted for him."

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2024

A former high school teacher and assistant football coach, the guy’s a good egg.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2024

But in her view, he's not wrong to suspect that being a good egg has not been great for his career.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2023

You are a good egg and I promise to pay it forward!

From Seattle Times • Feb. 3, 2022

“Visiting the poor? Say, that’s admirable. This Lady Constance must be a good egg, as rich ladies go.”

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood