MC, I agree about "throwing under the bus". As far as "mistake" goes, God , how overused. "I'm sorry I murdered those people. I made a mistake." If I pick up the wrong keys, that's amistake. But applying it to just about any illegal or immoral action - get outta her!

"Generosity. That was my first mistake."
"Experience must be our only guide; reason may mislead us."
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