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23-Jan-2008, 21:40

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what is the meaning

what is the meaning of eating dirt

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23-Jan-2008, 21:52

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Re: what is the meaning

Also, eat crow or humble pie - to be forced to admit a humiliating mistake. ;)

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Re: what is the meaning

"He ate dirt" means that he fell on his face (mouth to the ground)

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