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
Mikumee-kooJapanese
PegPEGEnglish
Melina-English, French, Greek
Blagoy-Bulgarian
Chiyembekezochee-yem-bay-KAY-zoSouthern African, Chewa
Margaid-Manx