(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.
(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
Media:
(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.
Media:
(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!
Media:
(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!

(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.