Asche auf mein Haupt

German

Etymology

Literally, “ashes on my head”, from the Middle Eastern and thence Christian custom of sprinkling dust on one's head as a sign of penitence.

Phrase

Asche auf mein Haupt!

  1. (now usually somewhat humorous) mea culpa (expression of accepting guilt)
    Synonym: mea culpa

Further reading

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