have egg on one's face

口语·形容当众出丑
例句
He predicted a win, but when his team lost, he had egg on his face.
典故来源 源自20世纪初舞台表演,演员被扔鸡蛋表示失败或出丑,后比喻因错误而尴尬。

📖 习语词汇解析

习语中的关键英语词汇

face [fes]
n. 面容;表面;脸;方面; vt.& vi. 面对;面向…;正视;承认; vt. (感到不能)对付;(明知不好办而)交谈;必须对付(某情况);面临…;

🔤 同首字母习语

hit a nerve
触及敏感点
hit someone for six
使某人非常震惊或激动
hang up
挂断电话或终止电话通话
have big ears
注意听
hum and haw
拖延、犹豫不决、含糊其辞
hope for the best but prepare for the worst
希望最好的情况发生,但做最坏的打算。
half inch
偷窃,盗取
have time on your hands
时间多得没有事可干
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