not know where to put (oneself)

not know where to put (oneself)

To feel particularly awkward, uncomfortable, or embarrassed. My father-in-law's speech was so cringeworthy that I didn't know where to put myself.

See also: know, not, put, to

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not know where to put yourself

feel deeply embarrassed. informal

1986 Robert Sproat Stunning the Punters He was begging and pleading with me…with tears rolling down his cheeks so I didn't know where to put myself.

See also: know, not, put, to

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