humble pie
noun
: a figurative serving of humiliation usually in the form of a forced submission, apology, or retraction
—often used in the phrase eat humble pie
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Now, the humble pie has gone haute, with pizzaiolos turning the kids party staple into the core of fine dining-esque tasting menus.
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2024
District Attorney [Alvin] Bragg and the prosecutorial team here, while eating a slice of humble pie, are displaying the highest level of integrity in moving to dismiss the charges.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2024
But to be clear: This moment is not about me (my favorite food is humble pie).
—Zach Przystup, Baltimore Sun, 1 Jan. 2024
They were served a slice of humble pie by Japan, which won 4-0 in the Group C finale and finished second in the standings.
—Victoria Hernandez, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2023
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2024
District Attorney [Alvin] Bragg and the prosecutorial team here, while eating a slice of humble pie, are displaying the highest level of integrity in moving to dismiss the charges.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2024
But to be clear: This moment is not about me (my favorite food is humble pie).
—Zach Przystup, Baltimore Sun, 1 Jan. 2024
They were served a slice of humble pie by Japan, which won 4-0 in the Group C finale and finished second in the standings.
—Victoria Hernandez, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2023
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“Humble pie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humble%20pie. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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