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View synonyms for egg on one's face, have
egg on one's face, have
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Look foolish or be embarrassed, as in If you ask any more personal questions, you'll end up with egg on your face . This expression possibly alludes to dissatisfied audiences pelting performers with raw eggs. [ Colloquial ; mid-1900s]Advertisement
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