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On your conscience

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Emotional Weight

Refers to the emotional burden felt when carrying guilt or responsibility for something.

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The thought of the homeless puppy stayed on his conscience all night.
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Not Literal

It's a figurative term, not implying a physical weight on one's conscience, but an emotional one.

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She cheated on the test, and it's been on her conscience ever since.
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Personal Responsibility

Used when someone feels personally responsible for an act, whether or not others know about it.

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Even though no one saw him break the window, it's been on his conscience.
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