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UKBad egg
/bˈad ˈɛɡ/
/bˈæd ˈɛɡ/Bad egg
[NOUN]
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
1. Look at that bad egg.
2. We don't get bad eggs.
3. It gotta be some bad eggs.
4. Well let's just say some students and their professor are bad eggs
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