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A good egg

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Positive Connotation

The phrase usually suggests someone is reliable and pleasant to be around.

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Whenever help is needed, Sarah is there. She's a good egg.
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Colloquial Use

Commonly used in informal settings among friends or family.

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My grandpa can always make me laugh - he's such a good egg.
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Non-Literal

It's an idiom, meaning you shouldn't take 'egg' literally; it describes a person's nature.

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Even after a tough game, the coach praised both teams for being good eggs.
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