Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
get egg on your face
idiom
ɡɛt ɛɡ ɒn jʊr feɪs
Definition
To be embarrassed or look foolish, especially because of a mistake or failure.
Examples
- If I can’t solve this problem by the deadline, I’ll really get egg on my face.
- He got egg on his face when he mistakenly announced the wrong winner at the event.
- When the project failed, the manager felt like he had egg on his face in front of the clients.
Meaning
This phrase is used when someone has done something that leads to embarrassment, often due to a wrong or misguided action.
Synonyms
- be in a predicament
- make a fool of oneself
- look foolish
