English Expression · Intermediate
humble pie
Humility, being humble
Pronunciation: say humble pie
Meaning
Humility, being humble.
Example
Talking of piemen, humble-pie before proud-cake for me. This notion of being lone and lofty is a sad mistake.
Talking of piemen, humble-pie before proud-cake for me. This notion of being lone and lofty is a sad mistake.
Practice tips
- Practice humble pie 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 intermediate-level learners.