examine one’s con science; introspect; search one’s heart; self examination ❍ 他～，不得不承认自己错了。By searching his heart he could not but admit that he was in the wrong.
扪心自问mén xīn zì wèn
扪：按、摸。手摸着胸口，自己问问自己怎么样。形容自我反省。examine one’s conscience, look into one’s own heart, search one’s heart(soul,conscience)