over easy
(of fried eggs) turned over when nearly done and fried briefly on the reverse side so that the yolk remains somewhat liquid but with a thin, firm layer on top.
- Compare sunny-side up.
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How to use over easy in a sentence
For breakfast it would be a cup of coffee, two eggs over easy, and chicken breast with hot sauce.
To win favor among them without any subservient imitation of their own habits, which would be contemptible, is not over easy.
The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. I (of II) | Charles James LeverFrom there he trotted over easy ways and moderate slopes to the bottom, where he stood a while trembling, then lay down.
The Rocky Mountain Wonderland | Enos A. MillsAnd if any seek escape by flight or mutiny—well, there is no need to be over easy with them.
Nicanor - Teller of Tales | C. Bryson TaylorFor the first few days it will be well to row an untrained crew over easy half-miles.
Boating | W. B. Woodgate
He has not missed the over easy witticism: "Tu Marcellus eris!"
Charles Baudelaire, His Life | Thophile Gautier
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