ate one's words

A form of eat one's words — To regret or retract what one has said.

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Meanings

verb
  1. pastsimple past of eat one's words
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“ate one's words.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ate%20one's%20words. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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