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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