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lay an egg

To produce an egg.
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Submitted on September 01, 2009

Additional definitions for 'lay an egg':

lay an eggTo produce a failure or flop; to do something which is unsuccessful.
lay an eggThe act or performance which is substandard in one's capability. An act or performance which is substandard or below the typical level of one's usual production or output: An act, production or presentation of a noxious, negative, repulsive, boorish nature:
Lay an EggTo give a pathetic and shaming performance in something
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