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Today's Expressions

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to hang your head

to show shame · to look down sadly · to show disappointment

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You know those moments when you feel super embarrassed or disappointed, and all you want to do is just look down and disappear? 🫣 That's when you 'hang your head'! It perfectly describes that physical reaction to strong feelings of shame or regret.

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to be embarrassed

to feel awkward or ashamed · to feel red in the face

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Have you ever tripped over your own feet in front of a cute crush or accidentally sent a text to the wrong person? 🫠 That feeling of wanting to disappear into thin air? That's when you are "embarrassed"! It means feeling awkward, ashamed, or self-conscious due to a social mistake or an unexpected situation.

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to be mortified

to be extremely embarrassed · deeply ashamed

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Ever tripped in public? Or sent a text to the wrong person, revealing an awkward secret? 😬 That stomach-dropping, face-flushing feeling is exactly what it means to be mortified! It's like extreme embarrassment, the kind that makes you want to disappear! 💨

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