over easy
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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The usual order: Chicken-fried steaks, two eggs over easy, hash browns extra crispy, sourdough toast extra butter, JJs gravy on the side and an order of Tums.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 22, 2022
The Suspect’s Usual: An eagle-eyed detective notices that his mark always orders two eggs over easy with rye toast, orange juice and a side of turkey bacon.
From Washington Post • Jun. 16, 2022
Plus, I could close the lid to cook it from the top in order to make it "over easy."
From Salon • Apr. 8, 2022
“Yes, it has its slow patches ... but it is redeemed by the emerging friendship that it poignantly depicts, thanks to a winning actor and a playwright who ultimately chooses sincerity over easy satire.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2020
Eggs over easy, fried potatoes and onions, yellow hominy and crisp perch fried so hard we would pop them in our mouths and chew bones, fins and all.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
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