How to Pronounce "eat humble pie"
expression
EET HUM-buhl PYE
EET HUM-buhl PYE
Definition
To admit you were wrong and apologize, especially after being confident you were right or acting with pride before.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈit/ /ˈhəmbəɫ/ /ˈpaɪ
British English
ˈiːt/ /hˈʌmbəl/ /pˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EET HUM-buhl PYE
UK
EET HUM-buhl PYE
Listen in Context
He was wrong and had to eat humble pie in front of everyone.
When she lost the game, she had to eat humble pie.
After failing the test, he had to eat humble pie and ask for help.
He was so sure he was right, but the facts made him eat humble pie.