good egg
noun
informal + somewhat old-fashioned
: a likeable person
I've known Jim for years. He's a good egg.
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Adults are attracted to the scent of decaying organic material, which promises a good egg laying site.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2024
Sometimes, there’s a good egg, like moms committed to raising their sons to be good humans.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 23 Aug. 2023
This one's a good egg.
—Erin Cavoto, Country Living, 22 Mar. 2023
Ryan’s a good egg, too.
—Mary Colurso | [email protected], al, 6 Mar. 2023
Happy Easter to a good egg!
—Hannah Jeon, Good Housekeeping, 21 Feb. 2023
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2024
Sometimes, there’s a good egg, like moms committed to raising their sons to be good humans.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 23 Aug. 2023
This one's a good egg.
—Erin Cavoto, Country Living, 22 Mar. 2023
Ryan’s a good egg, too.
—Mary Colurso | [email protected], al, 6 Mar. 2023
Happy Easter to a good egg!
—Hannah Jeon, Good Housekeeping, 21 Feb. 2023
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“Good egg.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%20egg. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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