swallow pride

Frequency: 6.68.9 per million words

To hide one's feelings of pride and accept something humiliating.

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Examples (10)

  • 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.