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Bad egg
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someone who is not considered honest, trustworthy, or a good person in general
Disapproving
Idiom
Informal
Old use
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
animate
Plural form
bad eggs
What is the origin of the idiom "bad egg" and when to use it?
The origin of the phrase "bad egg" can be traced back to the 19th century. In this context, the word "egg" refers to a person, and "bad egg" signifies someone who displays undesirable behavior, or is generally untrustworthy or dishonest.
Examples
Be cautious around him; he 's known to be a bad egg who will not hesitate to betray your trust.
