swallow your pride
US /ˈswɑːloʊ jʊər praɪd/
UK /ˈswɑːloʊ jʊər praɪd/
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放下身段, 忍辱负重
to do something that you think is beneath your dignity, or to admit that you were wrong, even if it is difficult
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He had to swallow his pride and ask for help.
他不得不放下身段寻求帮助。
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Sometimes you just have to swallow your pride and apologize.
有时你只需要放下身段并道歉。