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Definitions from the WebChicken and EggDescription:Chicken and egg refers to a perplexing situation where it is difficult to determine which of two events or situations came first, as one seems to be a prerequisite for the other. It is a metaphor often used to illustrate a circular or intertwined relationship between cause and effect. Senses and Usages:Noun:1. The egg of a chicken, typically used as food or for hatching. Example Sentence: She prepared a delicious omelette using fresh chicken and egg. Related Products: Chicken Eggs on Amazon Idiom:1. A situation where it is impossible to determine which event caused the other due to a cyclical dependency. Example Sentence: The argument about who made the first mistake in their relationship was like a chicken and egg situation. Adjective:1. Describing something that involves a contradictory or confusing circular relationship. Example Sentence: The team was stuck in a chicken and egg problem, unable to decide if they needed more sales to expand their operations or if expanding their operations would lead to more sales. Related Products: Books on Chicken and Egg Dilemma on Amazon | ||||
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