You have to eat a peck of dirt before you die In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "You have to eat a peck of dirt before you die", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2021-11-05 11:11

Meaning of You have to eat a peck of dirt before you die

You have to eat a peck of dirt before you die proverbial phrase

Eating some dirty food or putting up with some unpleasant things in your life.

"You should eat everything, even you have to eat a peck of dirt before you die." my grandmother said.

Jane :"Oh, no! I ate strawberries before washing." - Mary :"Don't worry. You have to eat a perk of dirt before you die."

Peter was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. Therefore, when he has had financial problems, I usually tell him that you have to eat a perk of dirt before you die."

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Grammar and Usage of You have to eat a peck of dirt before you die

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