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I’ll eat my hat

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Implied Consequence

The phrase suggests a humorous or hyperbolic consequence for a wrong prediction.

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If this team wins, I'll eat my hat.
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Unlikely Scenario

The expression is often used when the speaker believes an event is highly improbable.

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If she ever decides to skydive, I'll eat my hat.
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Not Literal

It's not meant to be taken literally; it's not a real promise to eat a hat.

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He said he'll eat his hat if it rains today—it's just an expression.
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