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egg

[ɛɡ]

egg Definition

an oval or round object laid by a female bird, reptile, fish, or invertebrate, usually containing a developing embryo.

Using egg: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "egg" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She boiled an egg for breakfast.

  • Example

    The bird laid three eggs in the nest.

  • Example

    The turtle buried her eggs in the sand.

  • Example

    The fish laid its eggs in the river.

egg Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for egg

Phrases with egg

  • to risk everything on a single venture that may lead to great success or complete failure

    Example

    He invested all his savings in the stock market, putting all his eggs in one basket.

  • to teach one's grandmother to suck eggs

    to give advice to someone about a subject that they already know more about than you

    Example

    I don't need your help with this project. Don't try to teach your grandmother to suck eggs.

  • to walk on eggshells

    to be very careful in dealing with a person or situation because they get angry or offended very easily

    Example

    I have to walk on eggshells around my boss because he is easily irritated.

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Summary: egg in Brief

An 'egg' [ɛɡ] is a round or oval object laid by a female bird, reptile, fish, or invertebrate, often containing a developing embryo. It is commonly used as food and can be boiled, fried, or scrambled. The phrase 'to put all one's eggs in one basket' means to risk everything on a single venture, while 'to teach one's grandmother to suck eggs' means to give advice to someone who knows more about a subject than you do. 'To walk on eggshells' means to be very careful in dealing with a person or situation because they get angry or offended easily.

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