A good egg

noun

A very kind and honest person.

Don't worry about lending John your car, he's a good egg.
Visual representation of "a good egg" - A very kind and honest person

Often appears as...

  • he's a good egg
  • she's a good egg

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

noun

A very kind and honest person.

Don't worry about lending John your car, he's a good egg.
Visual representation of "a good egg" - A very kind and honest person

Often appears as...

  • he's a good egg
  • she's a good egg

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "a good egg"
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Positive Connotation

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

Illustration for Positive Connotation
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.

Illustration for Colloquial Use
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.

Illustration for Non-Literal
Even after a tough game, the coach praised both teams for being good eggs.
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Positive Connotation

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

Illustration for Positive Connotation
Whenever help is needed, Sarah is there. She's a good egg.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Colloquial Use

Commonly used in informal settings among friends or family.

Illustration for Colloquial Use
My grandpa can always make me laugh - he's such a good egg.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Non-Literal

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

Illustration for Non-Literal
Even after a tough game, the coach praised both teams for being good eggs.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Positive Connotation

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

Illustration for Positive Connotation
Whenever help is needed, Sarah is there. She's a good egg.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Colloquial Use

Commonly used in informal settings among friends or family.

Illustration for Colloquial Use
My grandpa can always make me laugh - he's such a good egg.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Non-Literal

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

Illustration for Non-Literal
Even after a tough game, the coach praised both teams for being good eggs.
Visual representation of the word "A good egg"

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