I’ll eat my hat Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Implied Consequence The phrase suggests a humorous or hyperbolic consequence for a wrong prediction. If this team wins, I'll eat my hat. Pro Tip 2/3Unlikely Scenario The expression is often used when the speaker believes an event is highly improbable. If she ever decides to skydive, I'll eat my hat. Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal It's not meant to be taken literally; it's not a real promise to eat a hat. He said he'll eat his hat if it rains today—it's just an expression.