eat humble pie
承認錯誤并道歉，尤其是在公眾面前
正式/口語·公開道歉或示弱
英文釋義
To admit a mistake and apologize or show humility
例句
After boasting about his skills, he had to eat humble pie when he failed the exam.
典故來源
源自中世紀英國，'umbles'指鹿內臟做的廉價餡餅，窮人食用，后引申為謙卑認錯。