bad egg
The idiom 'bad egg' originated in the mid-19th century and is used to describe someone who is unpleasant or untrustworthy.
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Definition
B2Everyday Language
(informal, colloquial)A person who is dishonest or untrustworthy.
Example
- He turned out to be a bad egg, always lying and causing trouble.
B2Everyday Language
(informal, colloquial)Someone who behaves in a morally wrong or unethical manner.
Example
- The new manager is a bad egg, making unethical decisions that harm the company.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bad egg":
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