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Difference between Have egg on one’s chin and Have egg on one’s face

have egg on one’s chin—(euph.) used as a caution to a man having his trouser zip undone:

  • After the game John came up to the bar with his flies undone. “You have egg on your chin, John,” said Gus.

have egg on one’s face—(coll.) look foolish; be embarrassed:

  • Gallacher has had some difficult tasks being in Opposition, and he has had egg on his face on a number of occasions.