crawl into a hole
(slang, idiomatic) To hide or disappear due to feelings of extreme embarrassment, shame, or helplessness; to withdraw from reality.
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(slang, idiomatic) To hide or disappear due to feelings of extreme embarrassment, shame, or helplessness; to withdraw from reality.
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