Meanings
From the repentance of Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV to Pope Gregory VII after his excommunication for appointing bishops.
To submit to the pope.
To show humility, to be humbled.
Example Sentences
1
John is not willing to go to Canossa and admit that he was wrong.
2
After refusing to apologize for his mistake, Mark was forced to go to Canossa and make amends.
3
The company had to go to Canossa and negotiate with the union to avoid a strike.
4
Sarah had to go to Canossa to win back the trust of her friends after betraying their secrets.
5
The politician was caught in a scandal and had to go to Canossa to save his reputation.
