To swallow one's pride and admit that one is wrong
To defy authority
To eat slowly
A
To eat slowly
B
To eat food that is cheap and simple
C
To swallow one's pride and admit that one is wrong
D
To defy authority
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The correct option is C To swallow one's pride and admit that one is wrong The given phrase means 'To face humiliation and subsequently apologise for a mistake'.
Option C is correct. 'To swallow one's pride' can be interpreted as 'facing humiliation' and 'to admit one is wrong' means apologising. Thus, it has the required meaning.
Options A, B and D are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.
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