eat crow
(verb) to be humiliated by having to admit a mistake
Example Sentences:
Employee: Everyone, I’d like you to meet my boss, Steven Michaels.Boss: That’s not my name.Employee: Your name isn’t Steven Michaels?Boss: No, it’s Michael Stevens.Employee: Oh, I’m so embarrassed. I must eat crow and admit that I made a mistake! His name is Michael Stevens.
My boyfriend ate crow last night when he was forced to admit that he skipped our date to go out with his friends.
I guarantee you that the USA landed on the moon in 1969. If I’m wrong, I’ll be eating crow.
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(verb) to be humiliated by having to admit a mistake
Example Sentences:
Employee: Everyone, I’d like you to meet my boss, Steven Michaels.Boss: That’s not my name.Employee: Your name isn’t Steven Michaels?Boss: No, it’s Michael Stevens.Employee: Oh, I’m so embarrassed. I must eat crow and admit that I made a mistake! His name is Michael Stevens.
My boyfriend ate crow last night when he was forced to admit that he skipped our date to go out with his friends.
I guarantee you that the USA landed on the moon in 1969. If I’m wrong, I’ll be eating crow.
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