English / phrase
Swallow one's pride
MEANING IN ENGLISH
to overcome one's ego or self-importance and do something humbling, such as admitting a fault or asking for help
In context
01
Tariq had to swallow his pride and apologize to his younger brother for speaking so harshly.
02
Sometimes you must swallow your pride and seek advice from others when faced with a difficult dilemma.
Synonyms
Humble oneself,eat humble pie,submit
Antonyms
Stand on ceremony,remain arrogant,boast
Collocations
Swallow one's pride and apologize,hard to swallow one's pride,swallow one's pride and ask for help