crack the egg into a bowl

Meaning

A natural expression used to convey: break an egg shell over a bowl.

Example

Crack the egg into a bowl and check for shell pieces.

Break the egg shell over a bowl and check for pieces.

Practice tips

• Practice crack the egg into a bowl out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
• Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
• Pay attention to context: this English expression is for advanced-level learners.

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