the error of one's ways
noun phrase
: one's wrong actions or bad behavior
Congress saw/recognized the error of its ways and repealed the law.
He publicly acknowledged the error of his ways and asked for forgiveness.
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“The error of one's ways.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20error%20of%20one%27s%20ways. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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