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eat humble pie
USUK
to admit that you were wrong and apologise, often feeling embarrassed
Mainly British. American English also says 'eat crow'. Often after 'have to' or 'be forced to'.
In context
After saying the team would lose, I had to eat humble pie when they won the cup.
The minister ate humble pie and apologised for the confusing new rule.
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