eat humble pie1 (also eat crow American EnglishAmE)ADMIT to admit that you were wrong and say that you are sorry 认错,道歉 2 SORRY/APOLOGIZEto admit that you were wrong about something 承认错误,赔礼道歉eat humble pie• The Midlanders have been eating humble pie this season, though they deserve better fare.• Come and take potluck eat humble pie whatever.