stand corrected

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stand corrected — idiom

1. Used to admit that you were wrong about something after someone has pointed out

1.idiom
Definition

Used to admit that you were wrong about something after someone has pointed out your mistake, often in a slightly formal or humorous way.

Example

I thought the meeting was at 2 o'clock, but you are right — it is at 3. I stand corrected.

Eitan insisted the capital was Sydney, then laughed and said he stood corrected when his friend showed him a map of Australia.