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
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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