be sorry for (oneself)
To feel pity for oneself due to circumstances or treatment perceived as unfair or exceptionally harmful. The phrase typically implies that such feelings are not fully warranted. I know you're disappointed that opportunity didn't work out, but you need to stop being sorry for yourself and start auditioning again. A: "Geez, how long is she going to be sorry for herself?" B: "That's kind of rude to say. It hasn't been that long since her husband died—suddenly, I might add." After I didn't get into my top-choice school, I needed a few days to be sorry for myself.
feel sorry for (oneself)
To feel pity for oneself due to circumstances or treatment perceived as unfair or exceptionally harmful. The phrase typically implies that such feelings are not fully warranted. I know you're disappointed that opportunity didn't work out, but you need to stop feeling sorry for yourself and start auditioning again. A: "Geez, how long is she going to feel sorry for herself?" B: "That's kind of rude to say. It hasn't been that long since her husband died—suddenly, I might add." After I didn't get into my top-choice school, I needed a few days to feel sorry for myself.
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