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lovelylad | 08:16 Mon 24th Sep 2001 | Phrases & Sayings
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What's the derivation of the saying 'he got egg on his face'?
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According to Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable it refers to someone who has eaten a runny egg but has neglected to wipe their mouth afterwards. Hence, to look ridiculous.
09:32 Tue 25th Sep 2001
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Find out more about eggy metaphors at article 1903
07:16 Mon 01st Oct 2001

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