a kind person
a likeable person
someone good or of good character
a trusted and reliable person
someone you can depend on
someone who always does a good job
My neighbour, Frank is such a good egg. He always feeds the cat and checks the house if we are away.
Cathy from the typing pool always brings homemade cakes in on a Friday. She’s such a good egg.
My best friend’s father is such a good egg, he taxis us around everywhere.
What a good egg you are! Thank you for all your help, I can always rely on you.
I wish I could find a husband like Harry. He’s a really good egg. Samantha is so lucky to have such a devoted and kind husband.
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