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.
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The bird laid three eggs in the nest.
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The turtle buried her eggs in the sand.
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The fish laid its eggs in the river.
egg Synonyms and Antonyms
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 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.
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.
