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(noun) a person who is very enthusiastic and works very hard

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(adjective) extremely important or terrible

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(adjective) a very easy thing

Example Sentences:

That project was easy as pie. It only took me two hours!

The students asked their teacher for more homework, because their class was as easy as pie.

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(verb) to be humiliated by having to admit a mistake

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(verb) to make an apology and accept humiliation

Example Sentences:

Employee: Everyone, I’d like you to meet my boss, Steven Michaels.
Boss: That’s not my name.
Employee: Your name isn’t Steven Michaels?
Boss: No, it’s Michael Stevens.
Employee: Oh, I’m so embarrassed. I must eat humble pie and admit that I made a mistake! His name is Michael Stevens.

My boyfriend ate humble pie last night when he was forced to admit that he skipped our date to go out with his friends.

I guarantee you that the USA landed on the moon in 1969. If I’m wrong, I’ll be eating humble pie.

From the News:

King prepares to eat humble pie

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eat humble pie

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(verb) to admit that something you said in the past was wrong

Example Sentences:

A: Canada is the biggest country in the world.
B: No it’s not, it’s Russia.
A: Russia? You idiot, it’s Canada!
B: Let’s check on the internet! They check.
A: Well, you’re right. Looks like I have to eat my words

After telling the student that he was going to fail the class, the professor ate his words when the student got 100% on the final exam.

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eat one's words idiom

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(phrasal verb) to encourage someone to do something negative

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(verb) to be extremely angry

Example Sentence:

The driver was enraged when the policeman gave him a speeding ticket.

A: Are you mad?
B: I am enraged!
A: Why?
B: My boss fired me for doing something wrong, but it wasn’t my fault!

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(adjective) good, great, awesome

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(slang) (noun) a total disaster

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(proverb) every bad situation has some positives

Example Sentences:

I know your boyfriend ended your relationship, but remember that every cloud has a silver lining. You’ll find a new boyfriend soon!
every cloud has a silver lining

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(proverb) every person will have a period of happiness and satisfaction in his or her lifetime

Example Sentences:

A: I hope that I get that new job. The salary is excellent and the hours are great!
B: Every dog has its day. I’m sure you’ll get it.

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(idiom) excuse me for swearing

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