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
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