例句1: Michael, I'm really embarrassed that I have to eat my own words. The money I expected to receive last week didn't arrive. But I'm sure it's in the mail so l can pay you back before Saturday.
例句2: When we got married my younger brother predicted it would never last, that we weren't the right type for each other. But he's certainly had to eat his words and admit he was wrong.
我们再来讲一个以word这个字为主的习惯用语。 From the word go. From the word go的意思是:一开始或者是马上、立即。这个习惯用语是出于赛跑。比如说,有一群孩子站成一排,准备赛跑。他们请站在旁边的一个人叫口令,让他们起跑。这个人就会给他们三个口令: Take your marks! Get set!Go!
例句3: The first time we met I knew this was the only one I wanted to marry. Yes, sir, it was love from the word go. And, you know, we've been happy together almost fifty years.
例句4: When Mary and I met, I was dazzled. But I learned right away we had nothing in common. I knew from the word go it wouldn't work no matter how beautiful she was.