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Egg on (one's) face

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Translation of "egg on (one's) face" into Russian

egg on (one's) face
оказаться в глупом положении
After boasting about his skills, he had egg on his face when he failed the test.
После хвастовства своими навыками, он оказался в глупом положении, когда провалил тест.

Definitions

To be embarrassed or look foolish, especially after making a mistake or being proven wrong.