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kick oneself
kick oneself (for doing something)
Fig. to regret doing something. I could just kick myself for going off and not locking the car door. Now the car has been stolen. Don't kick yourself. It's insured.
kick oneself
Berate oneself, reproach one-self, as in I've been kicking myself all day for forgetting the keys. [Late 1800s]