"Potential embarrassment" means the possibility of feeling awkward, ashamed, or uncomfortable in a situation.
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While the fans may be reaping the benefits of instant access to ebooks without the hassle and
potential embarrassment of shopping in their local brick - and - mortar to get their steamy fix, the authors are the ones truly benefitting from the high volume of titles making their way to market for an audience that can not get enough of their favorite authors and characters.
Cuomo also
faces potential embarrassment in the upcoming trials of several of his former associates, including his former top aide, on federal corruption charges including bribery and bid rigging.
Cuomo also faces
potential embarrassment in the upcoming trials of several of his former associates, including his former top aide, on federal corruption charges including bribery and bid - rigging.
CEO Noel Biderman's emails are now available online for anyone to read, but
whatever potential embarrassments are hidden within most likely pale in comparison with the humiliation that Ashley Madison's millions of customers will soon feel or are already going through.
The House of Lords appointments commission, which has to vet political nominees for financial and
other potential embarrassments but does not get a say on the political suitability of their appointment, is standing ready for a new political list, but does not expect one before the new year.
And Labour's likely decision on this will now undoubtedly put the two coalition parties on the spot, and
cause potential embarrassment between them.
Horner, with NYPIRG, says a more open process would have vetted the candidates more thoroughly on any ethical questions, and perhaps avoided any
more potential embarrassments for the Assembly in the future.
For the average school and school district, the real impact will be public scrutiny and
potential embarrassment as a result of receiving a lower «grade» or being placed on a watch list — in most cases, with little formal consequence.
Though the film is a little too deliberate in its tension - building — and not always convincing in its dramatically convenient confluence of events — Argo plugs into the uneasy tenor of the hostage crisis and
potential embarrassment of this unlikely mission going awry.
«The decision was made to delay the resignation apparently to
avoid potential embarrassment to the president before the election,» an FBI source says.
Indeed, the LACA survey revealed that 4.9 per cent of those entitled to a free meal do not take up their entitlement possibly due to parents not wanting their children to
face potential embarrassment and discrimination.
By giving your boss information before the deadline is missed, you're giving her options and saving
her potential embarrassment.
Soon I'm caught up in the game and the conversation with my friends, and I forget about
the potential embarrassment lurking a few bleachers behind me.
I thought it wouldn't be so bad at first, but now I'm thinking it could be a huge trap and
a potential embarrassment for this franchise.
The potential embarrassment factor is substantial.
Now with a clash against Sporting Gijon up next, Navas will be confident of keeping another shut out but the 29 - year old will have to keep his concentration levels high throughout the clash in order to avoid
any potential embarrassment.
It was a quite perfect movement which simultaneously neutralised
the potential embarrassment, while giving it the requisite wink.
A major headache and
a potential embarrassment for the Mayor who is up for re-election just next year.
Quigley added that while he didn't believe anything might have ever emerged to cast Norman in a negative light, the unwritten rule was meant to be applied across the board so as to both ensure there wasn't
any potential embarrassment and to reduce the impression of political or personal favoritism.
Cuomo forestalled
the potential embarrassment of that party endorsing his Democratic primary opponent, Zephyr Teachout, after hurried negotiations that resulted in the governor pledging to put his shoulder to the wheel in electing Senate Democrats.
Parents of toddlers know that kids slurp up whatever language they hear, without any regard for
potential embarrassment.
«To avoid
this potential embarrassment, an older adult may withdraw from socializing which can negatively affect their brain health.»
So why waste time on waxing or whatever personal hair removal rituals you undertake and likewise avoid
the potential embarrassment of having unsightly or unwanted hair in any part of your body.
It is also helpful to begin the therapy on a non-working day to avoid
any potential embarrassment that may occur from the flushing, which gradually diminishes as the body adjusts to the drug.
Gay men, by contrast, not only need to deal with
the potential embarrassment involved with approaching a straight man and assuming he's gay, they also need to worry for their physical safety, as even though we live in a more accepting environment than we ever have before, it's not like gay men aren't still assaulted for making an incorrect guess about a man's sexuality (or a man's comfort with his sexuality).
Social media has made it so much easier to just send a «poke» on Facebook or a «wink» on a dating site, thus saving men from
the potential embarrassment of getting turned down in person.
It also removes
any potential embarrassment of trying to hit on someone only to find out that they are already involved.
There's nothing wrong with a May - December romance, but if you want to save yourself some time and
some potential embarrassment, it's a good idea to make sure you only try to connect with like - minded females.
These activities are only open to those looking for cougars and cubs so you don't have to worry about miscommunication and
potential embarrassment.
Good photos at least mean she'll recognise you when you meet, one
potential embarrassment avoided!
His face is digitised — enough so you can see it's him, but not enough to obscure him from
any potential embarrassment.
Many of the learners are likely to start feeling shy and uncomfortable, so they will remain quiet (even if they do have questions to ask or contribution to the discussion to make) in order to avoid
potential embarrassment.
In fact a previous LACA / ParentPay survey revealed that 4.9 per cent of those entitled to a free meal do not take up their entitlement, possibly due to parents not wanting their children to face
potential embarrassment and discrimination.
In fact, the LACA survey revealed that 4.9 per cent of those entitled to a free meal do not take up their entitlement, possibly due to parents not wanting their children to face
potential embarrassment and discrimination.
I guess that leaves something to distinguish the inevitable Bentayga Speed, which will likely tickle up the total horsepower and trim the 0 - 60 mph time to avoid
any potential embarrassment at the hands of Porsche's Panamera or Mercedes - AMG's G 65.
Cade sidesteps
the potential embarrassment by openly announcing their intentions («We came in to buy some condoms»), and — after establishing the variety of condoms available («There are kinds?»)
More importantly, overdraft protection spares you the inconvenience and
potential embarrassment of a declined charge.
Citadel offers several options for you to avoid
the potential embarrassment and extra expenses caused by a bounced check or insufficient funds.
You worry about
the potential embarrassment of someone who wasn't on your list showing up with a gift because you made it to his list.
Not only is
this a potential embarrassment for Apple but they hired a top level «executive» who appears to have little regard for the law and ethics.
Not in terms of
a potential embarrassment like this, but rather to reconsider the impression that different type face choices can make.
This ease - of - use feature saves time and
the potential embarrassment of being unable to find your app in court or in a deposition.
But we can not downplay
the potential embarrassment or other negative consequences of mistakes like these.