Gevoelens - Schaamte & Verlegenheid

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to [spare|save] {one's} blushes [Zinsdeel]

to avoid doing or saying something that would embarrass someone

Ex: He intervened with a witty remark to save her blushes when she stumbled over her words during the speech .

to [make] a spectacle of {oneself} [Zinsdeel]

to behave in a very foolish and embarrassing way in the presence of others

Ex: They were making a spectacle of themselves by arguing loudly in the middle of the park .

used to wish that one could disappear or not have existed at all so as not to have to tolerate such embarrassment

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(as|) red as a beet [Zinsdeel]

turning red in the face out of embarrassment

Ex: He always gets red as a beet when someone brings up his embarrassing childhood story .

(as|) red as a cherry [Zinsdeel]

used to describe someone who is extremely red in the face due to embarrassment

Ex: Every time he sees his crush , his face turns red as a cherry .

to [swallow] {one's} pride [Zinsdeel]

to have no choice but to do something that is embarrassing in one's standards

Ex: She often swallows her pride to maintain a harmonious work environment .

to do or say something that leads to someone's embarrassment

Ex: He often puts his foot in his mouth by making unintentionally offensive jokes .

[egg] (on|all over) {one's} [face] [Zinsdeel]

a situation in which one is badly embarrassed because of what one did or said

Ex: While trying to defend his viewpoint , I wore an expression of embarrassment , with egg all over my face , as my arguments faltered .

to [eat] dirt [Zinsdeel]

to regret or feel bad about what one has said earlier

Ex: After my negative prediction for the season , I certainly ate dirt when the team started out undefeated .

to [eat] humble pie [Zinsdeel]

to admit one's mistakes or accept a humiliating situation or defeat

Ex: He needs to eat humble pie and apologize for his rude behavior .

red in the face [Zinsdeel]

feeling severely ashamed or embarrassed

Ex: He turned red in the face when he realized his mistake .

Gevoelens
Happiness	Excitement	Verdriet of ontevredenheid	Ongelukkigheid & Teleurstelling
Anger	Rage	Zijn geduld verliezen	Annoyance
Irritation	Angst & Terreur	Anticipation	Schaamte & Verlegenheid