Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
swallow-your-pride
idiom
/ˈswɒləʊ jɔːr praɪd/
Definition
To suppress one’s pride to accept an unpleasant situation or to apologize.
Examples
- Despite his embarrassment, he had to swallow his pride and ask for help.
- She decided to swallow her pride and reach out to her colleague for assistance.
Meaning
To let go of one’s ego or self-esteem in order to admit a mistake or deal with a difficult circumstance.
Synonyms
- humble oneself
- set aside one’s ego
- back down
