(figuratively) To regret or retract what one has said.

(idiomatic) From the very beginning; from the outset; immediately upon starting.

(idiomatic) To believe what someone claims, especially without checking or verifying for oneself.

A reference to any of several of the strongest English swear words that are also four letters long, especially those composing the so-called seven dirty words.

(idiomatic) A man who doesn't speak much, or speaks only for a short period of time.

Verbatim; using exactly the given words.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of eat one's words

present participle of eat one's words

simple past tense of eat one's words

past participle of eat one's words