The expression "to swallow your pride" means to do something you find shameful or distressing, putting personal pride aside.
L'espressione "to swallow your pride" significa fare qualcosa che si trova umiliante o doloroso, mettendo da parte l'orgoglio personale.
| Idiom | to swallow your pride |
|---|---|
| Definition | to have to do something you find shameful or distressing |
| Examples | - I'm sorry, you'll just have to swallow your pride and apologize to her. - I had to swallow my pride and admit that I'd made a bad mistake. |
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