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UKGood egg
/ɡˈʊd ˈɛɡ/
/ɡˈʊd ˈɛɡ/Good egg
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What is the origin of the idiom "good egg" and when to use it?
The exact origin of the idiom "good egg" is uncertain, but it dates back to at least the early 20th century. It is often used in informal or casual conversations to express admiration or approval of someone's character. It is a way of acknowledging and appreciating someone's positive traits and behavior.
Examples
1. [ Humming ] Them good eggs are on the bottom.
2. So, a really good friend is a good egg that is lightly cracked.
3. He was a bit of a loony, but with a good heart, good egg.
4. Obviously, as you mentioned, when we have these various measurements, women with fewer good eggs, miscarriages, sperm counts being lowered, does that then mean that fertility rates are being lowered because of this, or do we not know that yet?
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