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    Which well known American phrase originated from a British phrase concerning the repast of plebeians and possibly has connections with a famous poet from India?

    Question #71182. Asked by peasypod. (Oct 04 06 5:24 PM)


    wendypj

    		Not being American, I had never heard of this phrase but it is 'to eat boiled crow'. Derived from the British phrase (of which I am more aware) 'to eat humble pie'.

    The phrase is thought to also be connected to Rudyard Kiplings' 'The Strange Ride of Morrowbie Jukes'.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/To_eat_boiled_crow

    Oct 04 06, 8:28 PM
    peasypod

    		Very well done, wendy, a Golden Banana for you. Yup, the boiled crow thing amused me too as I'm very used to dishing out humble pie. ;)

    Oct 04 06, 10:35 PM
    wendypj

    		My first Golden anything!!!!! I shall treasure it forever.

    Oct 04 06, 11:06 PM
    kaylofgorons

    		I've never heard of it being "boiled." That bit is left out in my area I guess. I have also heard of humble pie, but it is not considered as "strong" as "crow" for some reason.

    Oct 05 06, 2:12 PM

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