0
Minnaloushe Posted 12 years ago
Vocabulary

Idiom about self-punishment

I learned an idiom about self-flagellation. It is a religious fugerative term that someone wears an attire with thorns inside as a self- punishment.

I forgot what it is exactly.

Do you know it?

Thanks!
  

Top answer

flagellation usually refers to whipping or beating. I would describe what you are talking about as mortification (of the flesh) . These terms can of course be used figuratively as well as literally.

— Clive

  • flagellation usually refers to whipping or beating.
  • I would describe what you are talking about as mortification (of the flesh) .
  • These terms can of course be used figuratively as well as literally.
  • But I can't think of any common idioms right now.
  • Clive
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

4 Answers
0
flagellation usually refers to whipping or beating.

I would describe what you are talking about as mortification (of the flesh).

These terms can of course be used figuratively as well as literally.
But I can't think of any comm
0
0
Thank your for your attention, Clive. Sorry, probably I was unable to make myself clear because of my limitted language. A little bird has suggested it would be "hair shirt" which was exactly the idiom I was fumbling for. Have a good one!
0
0
I wouldn't call 'hair shirt' an idiom.Clive
0

Related Questions