good egg

Reliable, decent person

A good egg is a decent, reliable, trustworthy person—someone you can count on to do the right thing.

The expression is slightly old-fashioned and often affectionate: He's a good egg, always willing to help out.

The opposite, bad egg, describes someone untrustworthy or rotten in character.

character

kind-hearted

Having a gentle, caring nature

honest · decent · generous · caring · sincere · genuine · likable · considerate · helpful · friendly

trust

loyal

Firm in allegiance

true-blue · solid · steady · staunch · constant · unwavering · tried and true · true friend · keeper · real one

support

ally

Supportive partner

champion · encourager · backer · supporter · advocate · defender · benefactor · patron · mentor · rock

Categories
Opposites
moral character and trustworthiness

good eggbad egg

Dishonest or unreliable person

rotten egg · scoundrel · villain · bad apple · rogue

social agreeableness

good eggbad egg

Dishonest or unreliable person

jerk · creep · piece of work · sourpuss · grouch

Family

good, egg, goods, goodness, eggs, eggshell, eggplant, egghead, eggnog

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G