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
familiarity breeds contempt
Meaning: to start disliking something when one gets to know too much about it
Example: The couple could not stay together long after their wedding because familiarity breeds contempt. Read on
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