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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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