Four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. To eat one’s own words
Options:
A .  to offer bribe with sweet words
B .  to listen carefully
C .  to remain silent
D .  forced to retract one’s own statement
Answer: Option D Answer: (d) to eat one’s own words : to admit that what you said was wrong ; forced to retract one’s own statement; misfit Here, forced to retract one’s own statement is the right option. Look at the sentence : ⇒ l They will eat their words when I win.
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