Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to eat humble pie
idiom
/tuː iːt ˈhʌm.bəl paɪ/
Definition
To admit that you were wrong and to apologize, especially after having been arrogant or overconfident.
Examples
- After his team lost the game, he had to eat humble pie and acknowledge that he misjudged the opponent.
- She was confident she would win, but after losing, she had to eat humble pie and accept the defeat gracefully.
Meaning
This phrase indicates a situation where someone has to face the consequences of their mistakes, often resulting in a humble attitude.
Synonyms
- to admit one’s mistakes
- to swallow one’s pride
- to backtrack
