eat crow
承认错误并谦虚道歉
口语·表示被迫认错或服输
英文释义
to admit a mistake or defeat, usually in a humbling or embarrassing manner
例句
He had to eat crow after claiming he could fix the car, but it broke down again.
典故来源
源自19世纪美国民间故事，乌鸦肉难吃，比喻被迫承认错误时的尴尬和屈辱。