Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

egg on one's face

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.10 in modern English

Syllables: egg on one's -face
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Embarrassment or humiliation; damage to one's reputation.

Informal; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"He really has egg on his face after that gaffe."
"I hope the bishop of Hereford comes out of this with a great deal of egg on his face."

Etymology

Attested by 1948.

Usage

Phrases

lose face

Frequently Paired Words

lose face

Questions

What does egg on one's face mean?: Embarrassment or humiliation; damage to one's reputation.
Where does egg on one's face come from?: Attested by 1948.

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