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
Sokratis-Greek
AllenAL-ən (English)English, Scottish
Makennamə-KEN-əEnglish (Modern)
Ellis['elis]
Brigita-Slovene, Croatian, Latvian
Kirstine-Danish