Idiom: Acknowledge The Corn
Meanings
An American expression. In a Congressional debate in 1828 one of the states which claimed to export corn admitted that the corn was actually used to feed hogs, and exported in that form. - Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable 1970 Centenary Edition.
How to pronounce "acknowledge the corn":
AU
To admit to the truth of the point at issue or to a mistake; to cop a plea; or perhaps to admit to a small error but not a larger one.
Example Sentences
1
He was reluctant to acknowledge the corn and admit that he had made a mistake.
2
She couldn't help but acknowledge the corn when her friends pointed out her embarrassing moment.
3
Despite the evidence against him, he refused to acknowledge the corn and continued to deny his involvement.
4
It's time for you to acknowledge the corn and apologize for your rude behavior.
5
The coach urged his players to acknowledge the corn and learn from their defeat.
