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Meaning of the word "egg on" in English

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egg on

US /eɡ ɑːn/
UK /eɡ ɑːn/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to encourage someone to do something, especially something foolish or risky

Example:
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His friends egged him on to jump into the cold lake.
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Don't egg her on, she's already upset.
Synonym:
inciteurgegoadprovokespur on
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