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Discover LudwigThe phrase "embarrassing for" is correct and commonly used in written English.
It means causing feelings of embarrassment or awkwardness for someone. Example: It was embarrassing for John when he tripped and spilled his drink in front of the whole party. Here, the phrase "embarrassing for John" indicates that the situation caused embarrassment specifically for John. Other examples could include: - It was embarrassing for Katie when her boss pointed out her mistake in front of the entire team. - The outfit she chose was a little too revealing and it ended up being embarrassing for her at the formal event. - It was embarrassing for the teacher when one of her students corrected her during class.
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"It feels embarrassing for us.
Embarrassing for Yellen?
Embarrassing for him!
It would be embarrassing for me.
It could be embarrassing for some".
"It is deeply embarrassing for Assad".
It was embarrassing for everyone involved.
This is getting truly embarrassing for Texas.
This is embarrassing for Mrs Merkel.
"It's embarrassing for him," Ellis said.
This is embarrassing for Arsenal.
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