shame on me
My fault entirely
A self-directed expression of guilt or responsibility for a mistake or moral failing.
Often used when acknowledging one's own foolishness, especially after being deceived twice: Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.
The phrase accepts blame rather than deflecting it.
- embarrassedSelf-consciously uncomfortable
- alasExpression of regret
- sorryExpressing regret or apology
- sweatMoisture from skin pores
- silenceTotal lack of sound
fool me twice · blush · face palm · self-reproach · guilty conscience · mortification · public humiliation · blameworthiness · burn · contrition · culpability · slump · stupid · lesson learned · pity · regretfulness · mea culpa · remorse
- apologiessorry, forgive me, my mistake, mea culpa, sincere apology
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