swallow pride
Frequency: 6.68.9 per million words
To hide one's feelings of pride and accept something humiliating.
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- She swallowed her pride and called him.
- He had to swallow his pride and apologize for his mistake.
- Sometimes, you just have to swallow your pride and ask for help.
- Despite her reluctance, she swallowed her pride and accepted the demotion.
- To resolve the conflict, both parties needed to swallow their pride.
- It took courage for him to swallow his pride and admit he was wrong.
- She wouldn't swallow her pride and ask for a loan, even when she desperately needed it.
- After the defeat, the team captain had to swallow his pride and congratulate the opponents.
- You often have to swallow your pride in a professional setting to maintain good relationships.
- Learning to swallow your pride is a sign of maturity.