What is another word for swallowed ones pride?
Pronunciation: [swˈɒlə͡ʊd wˈɒnz pɹˈa͡ɪd] (IPA) 
Swallowed ones pride means accepting or admitting defeat or humiliation. This phrase can be used interchangeably with other expressions such as "eaten humble pie" which means apologizing for a mistake or wrongdoing, "taken a back seat" which means stepping down from a position of authority or control, "given in" which means surrendering or yielding to someone or something, "swallowed the bitter pill" which means enduring an unpleasant situation or accepting the negative consequences of one's actions, and "bitten the bullet" which means facing a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage. All these expressions are different but convey the same idea of accepting defeat or humiliation in a difficult situation.
