good egg
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of good egg
First recorded in 1915–20
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A former high school teacher and assistant football coach, the guy’s a good egg.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2024
But in her view, he's not wrong to suspect that being a good egg has not been great for his career.
From Salon ● Jun. 7, 2023
You are a good egg and I promise to pay it forward!
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 3, 2022
"She’s a good egg," the 55-year-old actor told Us Weekly via his publicist.
From Fox News ● Mar. 16, 2021
“Visiting the poor? Say, that’s admirable. This Lady Constance must be a good egg, as rich ladies go.”
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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