| Phrase/Idiom | eat dirt |
|---|---|
| Definition | If someone eats dirt, they are forced to accept insults or bad treatment without complaining. |
| Example | Since jobs are scarce in this city, the manager can make the employees eat dirt with no risk of social unrest. |
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