ศักดิ์ศรีมันค้ำคอ

ศักดิ์ศรีมันค้ำคอ: Refuse to swallow my pride

Here are a few examples of how you might use the phrase "refuse to swallow my pride" in different contexts:

1. Apology to a Friend: 
   Friend: "I can't believe you didn't invite me to your party."  
   You: "I'm sorry, but I refuse to swallow my pride and admit that I was wrong."
2. Professional Disagreement: 
   Colleague: "You should have followed my advice on that project."  
   You: "I respectfully disagree. I refuse to swallow my pride just to avoid confrontation."
3. Family Reconciliation: 
   Family Member: "You need to apologize for what you said."  
   You: "I understand, but I won't apologize insincerely. I refuse to swallow my pride just to mend things quickly."
4. Defending One's Actions: 
   Critic: "You really messed up that presentation."  
   You: "I don't see it that way. I refuse to swallow my pride and admit I was entirely at fault."
5. Standing Up for Yourself: 
   Accuser: "You need to admit you were lying!"  
   You: "I won't admit to something I didn't do. I refuse to swallow my pride and confess to something false."

In each of these examples, the phrase "refuse to swallow my pride" is used to convey the idea that you're unwilling to apologize or admit fault because of your sense of dignity, self-respect, or the belief that you're not genuinely in the wrong.

In this Wiki Context:

MoNoRi-Chan Refusing to swallow his own pride, I couldn't bring myself to go back and become a minimum wage worker. The thought of returning to that job after the progress I've made in my career seemed like a step backwards, and I believed that my skills and experience deserved better opportunities."