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eat it
01
used to express anger, frustration, or disdain toward someone, often implying that the person or thing in question deserves to fail or be humiliated
Disapproving
Humorous
Informal
Examples
After his arrogant comment, she just rolled her eyes and said, " Eat it! "
When he lost the game again, his friends shouted, “ Eat it! ”
to eat it
01
to accept failure or defeat, often used when someone experiences a setback or is humiliated
DisapprovingInformal
SpecializedExamples
" You thought you could cheat your way to victory? Now you have to eat it, " his friend said after he was caught.
After his big speech went terribly, he had no choice but to eat it and walk away.
