eat crow

Example Sentences

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“I’ve had to eat crow, because it became big all over the world.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

When Watters responded, “This is garbage,” Graham was forced to eat crow.

From Salon • Apr. 2, 2023

And they may have to eat crow after the election.

From Slate • Nov. 3, 2022

She doesn’t think control of the House will rest on the 3rd District outcome, adding if a Kent loss does cost the GOP a majority, “I will eat crow and feel real bad.”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 11, 2022

I was cheered up when a letter arrived from Luria that the situation might be smoothed over if we appeared to eat crow.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson