“Eat humble pie”
Definizione
To admit that you were wrong.
Esempi
Examples
“After the facts came out, he had to eat humble pie.”
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After the facts came out, he had to eat humble pie.
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- What does "Eat humble pie" mean?
- "Eat humble pie" means to admit that you were wrong.
- How do you use "Eat humble pie" in a sentence?
- Example: "After the facts came out, he had to eat humble pie."
- Should I interpret "Eat humble pie" word for word?
- Understand the expression as a whole. Use the definition and example to learn its meaning rather than translating each word separately.