On your conscience

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Emotional Weight

Refers to the emotional burden felt when carrying guilt or responsibility for something. Slide

The thought of the homeless puppy stayed on his conscience all night.

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Not Literal

It's a figurative term, not implying a physical weight on one's conscience, but an emotional one. Slide

She cheated on the test, and it's been on her conscience ever since.

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Personal Responsibility

Used when someone feels personally responsible for an act, whether or not others know about it. Slide

Even though no one saw him break the window, it's been on his conscience.

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