lay an egg
Example Sentences
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One of these is called a "brood ball," where they lay an egg in each ball, after they have buried it.
From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2024
Rams 24, Seahawks 21: The consensus seems to be that the desperate Seahawks won’t lay an egg against the 5-11 Rams at home.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 6, 2023
Erect-crested penguins in the harsh Antipodes Islands in the South Pacific lay an egg that’s doomed to die.
From New York Times • Oct. 14, 2022
The Braves, meanwhile, picked an imperfect time to lay an egg, as they lost this game with their ace Max Fried on the mound and despite having a clear early advantage.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2021
When a dancer attempts to lay an egg, it is called a grand plié.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
