good egg

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2024

And a very good egg cream is a frothy, refreshing treat.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2022

People generally think Mueller is a good egg.

From Fox News • Apr. 1, 2019

Ruthless he might be, but he remains the sort of good egg who would only split up with a partner face to face.

From BBC • May 12, 2015

“Okay, dead people, let’s get this over with. Edward Ashton, are you there? Your widow needs your blessing to remarry. Be a good egg and speak up. We’ll wait.”

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood