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]
See also: hang, head

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Varya-Russian
Madona-Georgian
Raghu-Hinduism, Indian, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam
JustÝNa-Czech
Alger['ældʒə]
LoreenLAWR-eenEnglish