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Beat your breast

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Exaggerated Emotion

The phrase often suggests a display of emotion that's intense and possibly more than necessary.

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Even the judge noticed how he beat his breast about the mistake.
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Seeking Attention

Using 'beat your breast' can imply that someone is acting in a way to make others notice their distress.

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She beat her breast in front of the crowd, seeking everyone's eyes.
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Public Display

This phrase is used for emotions shown publicly, not in private.

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At the meeting, he began to beat his breast over the recent failure.
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