embarrass about
embarrass (one) about (something)
To cause one to feel shame about someone or something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "embarrass" and "about." Don't embarrass him about falling down on stage during the talent show—he's upset enough as it is.
See also: embarrass
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
embarrass someone about someone or something
to make someone feel bad or ashamed about someone or something. Please don't embarrass me by mentioning my mistake again. There is no need to embarrass her about her unfortunate sister.
See also: embarrass
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- embarrass
- embarrass (one) about (something)
- put (someone or something) to shame
- put somebody/something to shame
- put to shame
- orient
- orient to
- orient to (something)
- embarrass (someone) with (something)
- embarrass with