English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "guilt of what" Mean?
Learn what "guilt of what" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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The guilt of what they did,
It means the speaker thinks guilt could be the only thing preventing the person from going further.
From Faded Threads, Episode 59
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone reflects on guilt as the only force that might stop a harmful action.
Usage Scenario
Use this in serious commentary about motivation, conscience, or wrongdoing. It is not a casual everyday phrase.
Better ways to say it
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The guilt of what they did might be the only thing that holds them back.
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Guilt might be the only thing holding them back.
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What they did might be the only thing stopping them.
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