zu Kreuze kriechen
to eat humble pie
Türkçe: tövbe etmek
In a sentence
Der reuige Sünder kriecht vor dem Priester zu Kreuze.
How it is used
Means 'to eat humble pie' or humbly admit a mistake. Idiomatic, slightly old-fashioned. Use when a stubborn boss finally apologizes after being proven wrong. Nuance: implies groveling or strong humility; avoid in light situations.
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