Question

in_the_loop_688 to accept something humiliating Compare to: eat crow; eat humble pie

Accepted Answer

SWALLOW (ONE’S) PRIDE My aunt is a stubborn woman. She would rather lose everything than swallow her pride and take money or help from us.There’s nothing to be ashamed of in being able to swallow your pride and admit when you are wrong. In fact, it’s a sign of maturity.

Id	in_the_loop_688
Idiom	SWALLOW (ONE’S) PRIDE
Definition	to accept something humiliating
Examples	My aunt is a stubborn woman. She would rather lose everything than swallow her pride and take money or help from us. There’s nothing to be ashamed of in being able to swallow your pride and admit when you are wrong. In fact, it’s a sign of maturity.
Cross-Refs	Compare to: eat crow; eat humble pie

Swallow Pride Eat In The Loop 688 One’s Accept Humiliating Aunt