Eat crow
The phrase "eat crow" is an idiomatic expression used to describe someone having to admit that they were wrong, apologize, or accept humiliation after being proven mistaken or their expectations not being met. It suggests a humbling experience, similar to consuming something unpleasant or distasteful like crow meat.
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