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Jul 10, 2015 6:42 am
I'm wondering how common is the phrase, "I'll take (or eat) the broken egg?" When you prepare eggs over easy for your family, it's inevitable that at least one will have a broken yolk, and as a result, be less desirable. We have come to use the term more generally for a member of the family who is always make a sacrifice of any kind for the common good, particularly if the attitude is, "don't worry about me. I'll eat the broken egg."
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Jul 10, 2015 7:35 am
Just put part of the phrase in quotes in Google. I did and found this description of a mother's sacrifice. I do not know if it has become a saying or proverb, but it appears the sentiment is out there.
BTW, welcome to the group.