Riddle

What can be swallowed, but can swallow you?

Choose an answer

A.Fear
B.Anger
C.Ego
D.Pride
Hint: It's a word with 5 letters, starting with "P".

Answer

Pride

Why this is the answer

You can "swallow your pride" (humble yourself), but unchecked pride can also "swallow" or consume a person's character.

This riddle is filed under Hard/Difficult Riddles and rated Medium.