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egg on one's face

/ɛg ɑn wʌnz feɪs/ /ɛg ɒn wɒnz feɪs/
idiom
Idiom
  1. 1 gülünç duruma düşmek, mahcup olmak

Definition (English)

To be embarrassed or humiliated, especially after making a mistake.

Example Sentences

  1. He had egg on his face after the public announcement.
    Kamuoyuna yaptığı duyurudan sonra gülünç duruma düştü.
  2. The team had egg on their face when they lost.
    Takım kaybedince gülünç duruma düştü.

Related Words

embarrassmenthumiliationmistakeerrorshameawkwardness

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