eat one's broccoli Share definition Flag If someone has to go through bad times, take something in order to pay his dues he eats or has eaten his broccoli. He's eaten his broccoli. He went to jail and is ready to start a new life. eat one's broccoli eat one's broccoli by jesse87 May 30, 2013 0 0 Get merch Get the eat one's broccoli mug. Buy Now — $32.95 See more merch