Noun
/ fraɪd ɛg /
A fried egg refers to an egg that has been cooked in a frying pan, typically with some form of fat (like oil or butter), until the white is set while the yolk remains runny or is cooked to the desired hardness. Fried eggs are commonly served as part of breakfast, but they can also be added to various dishes throughout the day.
The term "fried egg" is frequently used in both oral and written contexts, particularly in culinary discussions, menus, and recipes. It is often more prevalent in spoken language due to its commonality in everyday conversations.
She made a delicious breakfast of fried egg and toast.
Она приготовила вкусный завтрак из жареного яйца и тоста.
I prefer my fried egg with a runny yolk.
Я предпочитаю свое жареное яйцо с жидким желтком.
The chef's specialty is a spicy fried egg served on a bed of rice.
Специальностью шеф-повара является острое жареное яйцо, поданное на рисе.
The phrase "fried egg" does not have a broad range of widely recognized idiomatic expressions directly associated with it. However, it can appear in some food-related idioms or expressions that evoke comfort or homeliness.
Walk on eggshells: After they had that argument, I felt like I had to walk on eggshells around him to avoid setting him off.
После их ссоры мне казалось, что я должен ходить по яичным скорлупкам, чтобы не разозлить его.
Put all your eggs in one basket: Investing in only one company means you're putting all your eggs in one basket.
Инвестирование только в одну компанию означает, что вы кладете все яйца в одну корзину.
Egg on your face: If the plan fails, you'll end up with egg on your face.
Если план провалится, ты окажешься с яцом на лице.
Egg someone on: You should not egg him on to take such foolish risks.
Тебе не следует подбивать его на такие безумные риски.
A tough nut to crack: Understanding the complex recipe felt like a tough nut to crack for the beginner chef.
Понять сложный рецепт казалось сильно трудной задачей для новичка-повара.
The term "fried egg" combines the past participle of the verb "fry," which comes from Middle English fryen (to cook in fat), and the word "egg," which derives from Old English æg. The usage of cooking eggs, particularly frying, can be traced back to ancient culinary practices.