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- hang one's head
hang one's head
hang one's head
Express shame or contrition. For example, No need to hang your head-you've done the best you can. [c. 1200]
Common Names:
| Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
|---|
| Bo (1) | | - | Swedish, Danish |
| Judah | | JOO-də (English) | Biblical, Jewish |
| IngimÁRr | | - | Ancient Scandinavian |
| Eutychius | | - | Ancient Greek (Latinized) |
| Tanya | | TAHN-yə (English), TAN-yə (English) | Russian, English |
| Hayk | | - | Armenian |