Meaning of 'Which came first the chicken or the egg?'
What does the saying 'Which came first the chicken or the egg?' mean?
Idiom: Which came first the chicken or the egg?
Meaning:
This idiomatic expression is used when it is not clear who or what caused something.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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