Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Eat humble pie |
Make noise while eating Eat less food Eat something which is not tasty Admit that you are wrong |
Admit that you are wrong |
The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "eat humble pie" is 4. Admit that you are wrong. The idiom "eat humble pie" originated in the 16th century and is thought to refer to a dish of minced meat, fruit, and spices that was served to defeated soldiers as a sign of their humiliation. Over time, the meaning of the idiom evolved to refer to any act of admitting one's mistakes or wrongdoing. The other options are incorrect.
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