Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
umble-pie
noun
/ˈʌm.bəl.paɪ/
Definition
A dish made of the innards of a deer or other animals, often eaten as a form of humble pie.
Examples
- After losing the debate, he had to eat humble pie and acknowledge his opponent’s points.
- She had a slice of umble-pie when she realized her mistake in the project.
Meaning
The term ‘umble-pie’ originally referred to a pie made from the internal organs of animals, particularly those that were considered less desirable or lower-class, thus giving rise to the expression ‘eating humble pie’, which means to admit one’s error and apologize.
Synonyms
- humble pie
- atonement
- reparation
- apology
