English idiomsHave an egg on your face

If you have an egg on your face then you look silly because you have made an embarrassing mistake.

Origin: This idiom originated in the United States in the last century. It may relate to the early days of the theatre when audiences not satisfied with a theatrical performance would throw eggs at the actors.

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