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
Meinir-Welsh
Chan-Khmer
TraceeTRAY-seeEnglish
JudithJOO-dith (English), zhoo-DEET (French), YOO-dit (German)English, Jewish, French, German, Spanish, Biblical
Juro (1)-Croatian
Elisabettae-lee-zah-BET-tahItalian