Meaning Of The Word Lay an egg

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What's The Definition Of Lay an egg?

lay an egg in American English
if something lays an egg, it fails because people are not interested in it or do not want it
to fail wretchedly, esp. to be unsuccessful in front of an audience

lay an egg in British English
to fail completely
to make a joke or give a performance, etc, that fails completely

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