Hair shirt
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British pronunciation/hˈeə ʃˈɜːt/
American pronunciation/hˈɛɹ ʃˈɜːt/

Definition & Meaning of "hair shirt"

Hair shirt
01

something extremely hard that one goes through, often as a punishment

hair shirt definition and meaning

What is the origin of the idiom "hair shirt" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "hair shirt" can be traced back to religious practices and traditions that date back centuries. The practice of wearing a hair shirt as a form of penance or self-mortification was prevalent in various religious orders, particularly in medieval Christianity. The use of a hair shirt was seen as a way to demonstrate humility, repentance, and spiritual discipline.

02

an uncomfortable shirt made of coarse animal hair; worn next to the skin as a penance

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Example
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Leonard's putting on the hair shirt while he waits this thing out.
I understand that you are sorry for your actions, but there is no need to wear a hair shirt because of it.
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