Idiom-Monday #30 to swallow your pride

Here's an idiom for you to try out this week in your daily speaking practice!

This phrase is a really nice one to use and isn't too tricky !

When you have to do something you find that you are embarrassed about - we say you 'swallow your pride' and get on with it.

It's always used with a possessive:

• my pride

• your pride

• his/her pride

• our pride

• their pride

Let’s have a look at some examples:

He was forced to swallow his pride and ask if he could have his old job back.

I'll have to swallow my pride and admit this was a terrible idea.

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