Direction: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
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Despite his initial arrogance he had to eat humble pie.
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- he had to yield under pressure
- he maintained composure
- he failed to protest eventually
- he accepted the food offfered
Correct Option: A
eat humble pie : to say and show that you are sorry for a mistake committed by you
● The producers of the advertisement had to eat humble pie for mis representing the facts. The best option is he had to yield under pressure
