bad egg
1 of 1noun/ˈbæd ˈɛɡ/
Forms:bad eggs
1
someone who is not considered honest, trustworthy, or a good person in general
The origin of the phrase "bad egg" can be traced back to the 19th century. In this context, the word "egg" refers to a person, and "bad egg" signifies someone who displays undesirable behavior, or is generally untrustworthy or dishonest.
- Be cautious around him; he's known to be a bad egg who will not hesitate to betray your trust.
- In the past, there were bad eggs in the community who spread rumors to create conflict among neighbors.
- The company's management discovered a bad egg among the employees who was embezzling funds.
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