Signification
To admit that you were wrong and apologize.
Contexte culturel
The phrase is well-known but sometimes considered a bit old-fashioned. It is often used in political commentary. Very common in sports and business journalism to describe a team or company that was overconfident.
No 'a'
Remember: never say 'a humble pie'. Just 'eat humble pie'.
Use with care
It can sound a bit mocking if you say someone else 'is eating humble pie'.
Signification
To admit that you were wrong and apologize.
No 'a'
Remember: never say 'a humble pie'. Just 'eat humble pie'.
Use with care
It can sound a bit mocking if you say someone else 'is eating humble pie'.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence.
After his prediction was proven wrong, he had to ______ humble pie.
The idiom is always 'eat humble pie'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the best usage.
The idiom does not use articles.
🎉 Score : /2
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
2 exercicesAfter his prediction was proven wrong, he had to ______ humble pie.
The idiom is always 'eat humble pie'.
Choose the best usage.
The idiom does not use articles.
🎉 Score : /2
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsNo, it is a metaphor.
No, that is grammatically incorrect.
Expressions liées
Eat crow
synonymTo admit you were wrong.
Swallow one's pride
similarTo suppress your ego.
Lose face
contrastTo be embarrassed.
