pride ·phrase (IDIOM)
Definition: to decide to do something although it will shame or embarrass you Level: C2
他放下自尊，询问是否能够要回他以前的工作。
He ___swallowed ___his ___pride and asked if he could have his old job back.
为了女儿们的利益，她强忍泪水，放下自尊。
She was holding back her tears and ___swallowing ___her ___pride just for the benefit of her daughters.
为了拯救公司，首席执行官不得不放下自尊，向他的竞争对手申请贷款。
In order to save the company, the CEO had to ___swallow ___his ___pride and ask for a loan from his rival.