He had to eat humble pie after he was wrong.
humble pie
idiomHumility, being humble.
Origin
disputed originThe expression derives from umble pie, the original name of the offal meat pie, considered inferior food. In medieval times the pie was often served to lower-class people. Although "umbles" and the modern word "humble" are etymologically unrelated, each word has appeared both with and without the initial "h" after the Middle Ages until the 19th century.
After his bold prediction proved completely incorrect, the manager had to eat humble pie in front of his team.
The arrogant politician was forced to eat humble pie when the public investigation revealed the truth about his secret financial dealings.
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eat humble pie
To admit one's faults; to make a humiliating apology.
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finger in the pie
A share in the doing of something; involvement.
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pie in the sky
A fanciful notion; an unrealistic or ludicrous concept; the illusory promise of a desired outcome that is unlikely to happen.
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piece of the pie
A piece of the action.