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Faunamorphs & Floramorphs

A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

To have egg on your face

Home The Lexicon To have egg on your face

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To have egg on your face

Definition

To be embarrassed after a failed prediction or boast.

Language

English

Type

Faunamorph

Subcategory

Avians

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Verbs: Actions/States of Being

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