Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

humble-pie

noun

/ˈhʌm.bəl.paɪ/

Definition

A dish made from the innards of a deer or other animal, historically considered a lower-class food.

Examples

After being proven wrong, he had to eat humble-pie in front of his colleagues.
Winning the match only to lose it in the final minutes made the players realize they needed to swallow humble-pie.

Meaning

The term ‘humble-pie’ refers to a situation where someone is forced to admit their errors, shortcomings, or failures, often resulting in a loss of pride or dignity.