I could kick myself for...

Meaning

Expressing strong self-criticism.

Examples

• John: Why are you so upset?
• Alice: <b>I could kick myself for</b> forgetting to submit the report on time!
• John: It's alright, mistakes happen. What will you do now?
• Alice: I know, but still, <b>I could kick myself for</b> being so careless. I'll explain the situation to my boss.