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sackcloth and ashes
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sackcloth and ashes (slightly formal)

if you wear sackcloth and ashes, you show by your behaviour that you are very sorry for something you did wrong. I've already apologized. How long must I wear sackcloth and ashes before you'll forgive me?

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rush of blood
rustle up
rut
sabre-rattling
sack
sack out

sackcloth
sackcloth and ashes
sacred cow
sacrifice
sacrifice on the altar of
sad
sad state of affairs
sadder but wiser

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