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On your conscience

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Emotional WeightPlay
Refers to the emotional burden felt when carrying guilt or responsibility for something. SlideThe thought of the homeless puppy stayed on his conscience all night.
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Not LiteralPlay
It's a figurative term, not implying a physical weight on one's conscience, but an emotional one. SlideShe cheated on the test, and it's been on her conscience ever since.
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Personal ResponsibilityPlay
Used when someone feels personally responsible for an act, whether or not others know about it. SlideEven though no one saw him break the window, it's been on his conscience.