A goose egg is the failure of a team to score any points or goals. The phrase is derived from the shape of a goose egg looking like a zero. In a sentence it replaces the word zero. Before that, the British used duck egg or just egg to describe a lump or swelling that appears after a blow or hit, most often to the head.

What does the saying goose egg mean?

: zero, nothing especially : a score of zero in a game or contest.

How much does a goose egg cost?

Price differs for goose eggs, some sellers sell a dozen of goose eggs for $6-$8. Many farmers fetch $2 per goose egg.