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EVERYDAY IDIOMS
25 EMBARRASSMENT AND SYMPATHY
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English
Graduate
06/08/2006

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ON THE SPOT
Definition
in an awkward position that could cause embarrasment
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RED-FACED
Definition
visibly embarrassed
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ONE`S EARS BURN
Definition
to be very embarrassed
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SAVE FACE
Definition
to preserve one`s dignity or image
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LIVE DOWN
Definition
to recover one`s dignity after an embarrassing or disgraceful situation
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FEEL SORRY FOR,
TAKE PITY ON
Definition
to pity, to have sympathy for
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ONE`S HEART GOES OUT TO
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one expresses great sympathy for another person`s misfortune
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A SHOULDER TO CRY ON
Definition
someone who offers consolation and advice
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HAVE A HEART
Definition
to be kinder, to be more sympathetic
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