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

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

From Seattle Times • Feb. 3, 2022

People generally think Mueller is a good egg.

From Fox News • Apr. 1, 2019

“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