a closed mouth gathers no feet »
One who does not speak can be certain he won't say anything embarrassing.
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bad taste in one's mouth »
A feeling of guilt, responsibility, or embarrassment as to cause nausea.
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barrel of laughs »
That which is immature, embarrassing, or disgraceful.
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caught with one's pants down »
Caught off guard, unprepared, or in an embarrassing situation.
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deep water »
A difficult or embarrassing situation.
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dig up dirt »
To examine in order to find negative information for public opinion, usually with the purpose of embarrassing or discrediting a person.
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embarrassment of riches »
An abundance or overabundance of something; too much of a good thing.
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emperor's new clothes »
Something obvious and embarrassing that is politely ignored or that goes unacknowledged.
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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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hot mess »
Refers to a person, thing, or situation in such a state of disarray or disapproval by peers, often in reference to physical appearance, perceived to be disastrously embarrassing, pitiful, or beyond repair.
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make an exhibition of oneself »
To embarrass oneself or others in public.
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naked as a jaybird »
Stark naked; nude; especially, naked in a public setting and without embarrassment.
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put one's foot in it »
To make a mistake in public, or a social blunder, that is embarrassing, or offensive.
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put one's foot in one's mouth »
To misspeak; to say something embarrassing or wrong.
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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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take something in one's stride »
Not to allow oneself to be set back, daunted, upset or embarrassed by unpleasant or undesirable circumstances.
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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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