bad taste in one's mouth »
A feeling of guilt, responsibility, or embarrassment as to cause nausea.
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embarrassment of riches »
An abundance or overabundance of something; too much of a good thing.
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guilt trip »
A feeling of shame or embarrassment, especially if self-indulgent, unwarranted, exaggerated or felt over a significant period of time.
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have egg on one's face »
To suffer embarrassment or humiliation; to damage one's reputation.
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naked as a jaybird »
Stark naked; nude; especially, naked in a public setting and without embarrassment.
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red face test »
A hypothetical test of a person's embarrassment, that is either passed or failed. Saying one passes the red face test means one would not blush and thus would not be embarrassed by disclosing something to others or doing something, and saying one fails the red face test means a situation would cause them discernible embarrassment.
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shit-eating grin »
A broad smile indicating self-awareness that may suggest self-satisfaction, smugness, discomfort, or embarrassment.
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touch a nerve »
To make a remark or perform a deed which produces a strong response, especially an emotional response such as anxiety or annoyance, because it calls to mind something which has been a source of concern or embarrassment.
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