woe is me
The phrase "woe is me" is an expression used to express sorrow, unhappiness, or self-pity about one's own misfortune or difficult situation. It conveys a feeling of being overwhelmed or burdened by some adversity or hardship. It can be used to emphasize a sense of personal suffering or to seek sympathy or attention from others.
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