English Expression · Advanced
eat one's hat
Used to express absolute certainty that something will not happen or is untrue
Pronunciation: say eat one's hat
Meaning
Used to express absolute certainty that something will not happen or is untrue.
Example
He said he would eat his hat if more than ten people came. He'd better fetch a knife and fork!
He said he would eat his hat if more than ten people came. He'd better fetch a knife and fork!
Practice tips
- Practice eat one's hat out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for advanced-level learners.