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over easy

American

adjective

(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.

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over easy

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 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

I’d buy him the braised elk hash with sausage gravy and two eggs over easy on top.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 12, 2020

And buttermilk biscuits and fried eggs over easy.

From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck

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