over easy
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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More than Reiner’s success, however, I want to salute him as an artist who chose creative risks over easy money.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025
Cooper had a team-high four catches for 40 yards last week, but he and Watson didn’t connect on a few over easy throws.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 9, 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
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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