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
I go for over hard, but over easy is delicious as well.
From Salon ● Mar. 3, 2023
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
“Loomis could pick Grandpa up like a rag doll, Miss Love. Not jostle his ribs or anything. Just bend over easy and lay him in the water.”
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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