Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

eat-humble-pie

idiom

/iːt ˈhʌmbl paɪ/

Definition

To admit that you were wrong and apologize, especially in a public way.

Examples

After boasting about his project, he had to eat humble pie when he realized it failed.
She had to eat humble pie after losing the debate she was so confident about.

Meaning

This expression refers to the act of acknowledging one’s mistakes and accepting the consequences. It often involves experiencing humility after a previous boastful or arrogant statement.