beat one's breast

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beat one's breast
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repent, humble oneself, be penitent, be remorseful, apologize , apologise (UK), regret , be sorry, do penance, be repentant, atone, be contrite, be ashamed, lament, reproach oneself, feel guilty, show penitence

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