eat humble pie
承认错误并道歉，尤其是在公众面前
正式/口语·公开道歉或示弱
英文释义
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.
典故来源
源自中世纪英国，'umbles'指鹿内脏做的廉价馅饼，穷人食用，后引申为谦卑认错。