- egg on one's face
- phrasal a state of embarrassment or humiliation
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
egg on one's face
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egg on one's face — idi+inf egg on one s face, conspicuous embarrassment caused by one s own indiscretion or faux pas … From formal English to slang
with egg on one's face — ► with egg on one s face informal appearing foolish or ridiculous. Main Entry: ↑egg … English terms dictionary
be left with egg on one's face — (informal) To be left looking foolish ● egg … Useful english dictionary
egg on one's face — phrasal : a state of embarrassment or humiliation … Useful english dictionary
have egg on one’s face — tv. to be embarrassed by something one has done. (As if one went out in public with a dirty face. Have got can replace have.) □ I was completely wrong, and now I have egg on my face. □ She’s really got egg on her face! … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
have egg on one's face — verb To suffer embarrassment or humiliation; to damage ones reputation. He really has egg on his face after that gaffe … Wiktionary
have egg on one's face — be embarrassed He really has egg on his face after finding out about his mistake … Idioms and examples
with egg on one's face — informal appearing foolish or ridiculous don t underestimate this team, or you ll be left with egg on your face … Useful english dictionary
with egg on one's face — informal appearing foolish or ridiculous. → egg … English new terms dictionary
Have egg on one's face — be exposed in an embarrassing situation … Dictionary of Australian slang
