Beat yourself up

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verb phrase

To blame or criticize oneself, usually excessively.

I know you made a mistake, but don't beat yourself up over it.
Visual representation of "beat yourself up" - To blame or criticize oneself, usually excessively.

Often appears as...

  • don't beat yourself up
  • beat yourself up over something

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Idiomatic

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Emotional Intensity

Indicates strong feelings of regret or guilt, often more than is reasonable.

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After losing the game, he was beating himself up all night.
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Self-Reflection

Used when someone is dwelling on their own mistakes or shortcomings.

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She kept beating herself up for not speaking up during the meeting.
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Informal Context

Common in casual conversation rather than formal or professional situations.

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I always beat myself up after eating too much junk food.
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