Anyone who eats crow has to admit a mistake or defeat.

如果说某人“吃乌鸦”，意思是他不得不承认他犯了个错误或者做某事失败了。

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Perhaps it's because the stakes are so high, and it's terrifying to admit a mistake.

可能因为赌注太大，而且承认错误很可怕。

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I go the most direct way. Anyone who eats crow has to admit a mistake or defeat.

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