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eat your words

A reminder that if one misspeaks, missquotes, carelessly asserts irresponsibly, one may have to consume his own words.
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It is my admission now, that my harangue was vociferous, malicious, and repulsive. In order to repair the damage, I'll have to eat my words!

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Submitted by WerterBuch on September 13, 2015

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Eat Your WordsTo admit your mistake humbly; to say sorry for something you did or said; to take your words back
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