Crow

eat crow

Meaning: being proven wrong after taking a strong stand

Example: No that my brother has proved that I was wrong I will have to eat crow. Read on

as the crow flies

Meaning: in a straight line

Example: The nearest hotel is about 24 kilometers away as the crow flies. Read on

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eat words

Meaning: to take back what was said

Example: I can't believe that he didn't trust that we could win. He will have to eat his words. Read on

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