Meaning of the word "eat dirt" in English
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eat dirt
US /iːt dɜːrt/
UK /iːt dɜːrt/
Idiom
1.
to be humbled or humiliated, especially by being forced to accept insults or bad treatment
Example:
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After his arrogant behavior, he had to eat dirt when his plan failed.
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The politician had to eat dirt after his scandal was exposed.
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