Meaning of "egged him on"

[Salman]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #202 "Idioms about Food", question 2

His drama coach 'egged him on' so he'd go onto the stage and perform as well as he did during the rehearsals. What does "egged him on" mean? ..........

(a) To discourage someone
(b) To encourage someone
(c) To tell them they should be embarrassed

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #202 "Idioms about Food", answer 2

His drama coach 'egged him on' so he'd go onto the stage and perform as well as he did during the rehearsals. What does "egged him on" mean? To encourage someone.

Correct answer: (b) To encourage someone
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Please more about meaning of "egged him on"

Salman

[Yankee]

Hi Salman

To "egg someone on" means you urge or cause someone to do something (something that they otherwise might not do or might be reluctant to do).

Amy
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Amy
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ESL teacher, translator, and a native speaker of American English