for one's sins

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for one's sins — idiom

1. Used humorously to suggest that a difficult, boring, or unpleasant job is a puni

1.idiom
Definition

Used humorously to suggest that a difficult, boring, or unpleasant job is a punishment for one's faults or mistakes.

Example

For my sins, I was chosen to organise the office Christmas party this year.

Erik ended up on the late shift, for his sins, as the newest member of the team.