idioms involving “egg”

Egg on one's face

To be embarrassed or humiliated by one's own actions or words

“The economist had egg on his face because he had forecast the economy would grow five percent last year. It actually shrunk by 10 percent.”

Walk on eggshells

To proceed carefully to avoid offending or upsetting someone

“Everyone walks on eggshells around her because she is the president's daughter.”

Nest egg

Money saved for retirement

“Financial planners say starting to save in your early 20s is the key to building a sizable nest egg.”

Put all of your eggs in one basket

To risk everything on one course of action, without an alternative plan

“Isn't creating our entire handbag collection in bright pink putting all of our eggs in one basket?”

You can't make an omelet without breaking eggs

It is impossible to achieve something significant without negative side effects

“It's true that we've fired two architects already on the skyscraper project; you can't make an omelet without breaking eggs.”