Have/be left with egg on/all over your face

phrase

To be embarrassed because of a mistake.

She accidentally sent the email to the entire company and was left with egg on her face.
Visual representation of "have/be left with egg on/all over your face" - To be embarrassed because of a mistake

Often appears as...

  • have egg on one's face
  • left with egg on face

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

phrase

To be embarrassed because of a mistake.

She accidentally sent the email to the entire company and was left with egg on her face.
Visual representation of "have/be left with egg on/all over your face" - To be embarrassed because of a mistake

Often appears as...

  • have egg on one's face
  • left with egg on face

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "have/be left with egg on/all over your face"
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Informal Usage

This phrase is casual, more suited for personal conversations than formal situations.

Illustration for Informal Usage
I tried to joke during the meeting but it backfired and I had egg on my face.
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Not Literal

The phrase is metaphorical; it doesn't mean there's actual egg on someone's face.

Illustration for Not Literal
After tripping on stage, he was left with egg on his face.
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Public Mistake

Often used when a mistake or faux pas is made in a public setting, witnessed by others.

Illustration for Public Mistake
He made a blunder in his speech and ended up with egg on his face.
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Informal Usage

This phrase is casual, more suited for personal conversations than formal situations.

Illustration for Informal Usage
I tried to joke during the meeting but it backfired and I had egg on my face.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Literal

The phrase is metaphorical; it doesn't mean there's actual egg on someone's face.

Illustration for Not Literal
After tripping on stage, he was left with egg on his face.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Public Mistake

Often used when a mistake or faux pas is made in a public setting, witnessed by others.

Illustration for Public Mistake
He made a blunder in his speech and ended up with egg on his face.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Informal Usage

This phrase is casual, more suited for personal conversations than formal situations.

Illustration for Informal Usage
I tried to joke during the meeting but it backfired and I had egg on my face.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Literal

The phrase is metaphorical; it doesn't mean there's actual egg on someone's face.

Illustration for Not Literal
After tripping on stage, he was left with egg on his face.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Public Mistake

Often used when a mistake or faux pas is made in a public setting, witnessed by others.

Illustration for Public Mistake
He made a blunder in his speech and ended up with egg on his face.
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