Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
kick-yourself
idiom
/kɪk jʊrˈsɛlf/
Definition
To feel regret or blame oneself for a mistake or oversight.
Examples
- After missing the deadline, I wanted to kick myself for not starting the project sooner.
- She kicked herself for forgetting her best friend’s birthday.
Meaning
The phrase refers to the feeling of frustration or disappointment that comes from realizing one has made a preventable mistake.
Synonyms
- regret
- blame oneself
- kick oneself
