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. —

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 See all Example Sentences for humble pie