Thesaurus results for GOOSE EGG

goose egg

noun

as in nothing

the numerical symbol 0 or the absence of number or quantity represented by it was such a bad bowler that his final score was a big, fat goose egg

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Recent Examples on the Web In the film, Puss − along with Humpty Dumpty (Zach Galifianakis) and Kitty Softpaws (Salma Hayek) − sets out to take down outlaws Jack and Jill (Billy Bob Thornton and Amy Sedaris) who have legendary magical beans that lead to valuable golden goose eggs. —

Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 15 July 2024 So while Haley is going to watch Nevada possibly give her a win in a primary and a corresponding goose egg in the delegate table, there’s an even bigger loser: Nevadans who fear the future of democracy is on the ballot this year. —

TIME, 6 Feb. 2024 Still, Iowa hadn’t laid a goose egg until Saturday. —

Daniel Wu, Washington Post, 4 Dec. 2023 Marsh puts up goose eggs The Moeller right-hander got the save in the Crusaders' 2-0 state semifinal victory over Walsh Jesuit, going the final two innings, allowing one hit and striking out one. —

Scott Springer, The Enquirer, 10 June 2023 See all Example Sentences for goose egg

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