egg on

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Phrasal Verb : - To urge , encourage, or deliberately provoke someone to do something, typically something foolish or risky. Usage This phrasal verb is transitive and separable. It is used to describe the act of goading or inciting someone into action. - The object (the person being urged) can come between "egg" and "on" or after the entire phrasal verb. - It often carries a negative...