When I encounter a new word, I usually ask someone, how do you pronounce this word, so I can learn the correct pronunciation.

Excuse me, how do you spell this word?

She didn't say 'no' in so many words, but her hesitation was clear.

When faced with clear evidence, a politician who values honesty eats one's words and apologizes to the public.

Having eaten one's words, the columnist issued a public apology and corrected the article.

When confronted with clear evidence, one ate one's words and admitted they had been mistaken.

When the experiment failed, one was eating one's words in front of the whole team.

In the puzzle, I had to list all the four-letter words I could think of.

Despite his warm smile, the new neighbor is a man of few words who prefers working late into the night.

It's better to eat one's words than to let pride ruin a friendship.