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lay an egg

The correct spelling is lay an egg.

How to pronounce lay an egg

verb

Say it like: Laee- an- eg-g

The correct spelling is lay an egg. (of a bird or other egg-creating animal) To produce an egg. For example: "That author usually writes good stuff, but he really laid an egg with that last piece."

Usage Examples

That author usually writes good stuff, but he really laid an egg with that last piece.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.(of a bird or other egg-creating animal) To produce an egg.
  2. 2.(of a person, organization, etc.) To produce a failure or flop; to do something which is unsuccessful.

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