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eat one's words

Idiom Promise

Meaning

to admit that what one said was wrong

Example Sentences

"He had to eat his words after breaking his promise."

Related Expressions

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to face a temporary problem or setback

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to become very angry

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deceitful; pretending to be friendly while being dishonest

fall through

to fail to happen

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to make something level or balanced