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
MikkiMIK-eeEnglish
Mateu-Catalan
Edmondo-Italian
Ayodele-Western African, Yoruba
Hyam-Hebrew
AÝNabat-Turkmen