What does the idiom egg on your face mean?
Meaning: To look foolish or be embarrassed. Example: Terry had egg on his face after boasting that the examinations were really easy, but ended up failing most of his papers.
although, What does egg on your chin mean?
The phrase as used in the Liverpool area is « Egg on your chin » – it was used in a playground practical joke – when the victim tilted their head down to try to see it (impossible, as the chin moves also), you would flick them on the end of the nose.
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