Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the following sentence.
Rahim had to eat a humble pie in starting a row with his neighbour over a trifle.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. To feel sorry and apologise for a mistake.
- "Eat humble pie" means to feel sorry and apologise for a mistake, especially after behaving arrogantly or boastfully.
- In the context of the sentence, Rahim had to apologise and feel regretful for starting a quarrel with his neighbour over a trivial matter.