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.

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.

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.

He made a blunder in his speech and ended up with egg on his face.