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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom in the following sentence. Rahim had to eat a humble pie in starting a row with his
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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom in the following sentence.
    Rahim had to eat a humble pie in starting a row with his neighbour over a trifle.

    A.

    To remain without food

    B.

    To be punished for doing something wrong

    C.

    To take simple food

    D.

    To feel sorry and apologise for a mistake

    Correct option is D

    Option (d) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
    Given Idiom: Eat a humble pie – To admit one’s error and apologize, often in an embarrassing way. (गलती मानना और माफी माँगना)
    Example: After wrongly accusing her, he had to eat humble pie in front of the whole team.
    Other related idioms and their meanings:
    • Swallow one’s pride – To humble oneself.
    • Face the music – To accept the consequences of actions.
    • Back down – To withdraw from a stance.

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