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curate's egg
A "curate's egg" describes something that is mostly or partly bad, but partly good.
In its original context, the term refers to something that is obviously and essentially bad, but is euphemistically described as nonetheless having good features credited with undue redeeming power.〔Paraphrase of definition in Collins Dictionary of the English Language, London, 1986, p.381〕
Its modern usage varies. Some authorities define it as something that is an indeterminate mix of good and bad〔() Oxford Dictionaries definition]〕 and others say it implies a preponderance of bad qualities.〔() Cambridge Dictionaries definition]〕
== Origin ==
The term derives from a cartoon published in the humorous British magazine ''Punch'' on 9 November 1895. Drawn by George du Maurier and titled ''True Humility'', it pictures a timid-looking curate eating breakfast in his bishop's house. The bishop says: "I'm afraid you've got a bad egg, Mr Jones." The curate replies, desperate not to offend his eminent host and ultimate employer: "Oh no, my Lord, I assure you that parts of it are excellent!" (This clearly cannot be true of a bad egg.)
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