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
HlÍF-Ancient Scandinavian, Icelandic
Maquinna-Native American, Nuu-chah-nulth
KryŠTof-Czech
Sandaliosahn-dhah-LEE-oSpanish
Tenzin-Tibetan, Bhutanese
Madelief-Dutch