To swallow your pride means to accept help or admit a mistake even though it feels embarrassing. The moment requires setting aside personal pride.
The phrase uses the image of forcing something unpleasant down your throat. Pride becomes the thing that must be swallowed.
The phrase uses the image of forcing something unpleasant down your throat. Pride becomes the thing that must be swallowed.
He swallowed his pride and asked his sister for help with the repairs.