for my sins

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

Jokingly suggesting that some ostensibly undesirable task or situation has been assigned as a punishment.

Examples

“I'm organizing the office Christmas party this year, for my sins.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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See also

for myself for name's sake for no good reason for nothing for now for old sake's sake

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