
Have/be left with egg on/all over your face
Informal Usage
This phrase is casual, more suited for personal conversations than formal situations.
I tried to joke during the meeting but it backfired and I had egg on my face.
Not Literal
The phrase is metaphorical; it doesn't mean there's actual egg on someone's face.
After tripping on stage, he was left with egg on his face.
Public Mistake
Often used when a mistake or faux pas is made in a public setting, witnessed by others.
He made a blunder in his speech and ended up with egg on his face.