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
JÁNosYAH-noshHungarian
Euphrosyne-Greek Mythology
HiltrudHIL-trootGerman
Aurelioow-RE-lyoItalian, Spanish
Metod-Slovene, Slovak
SilverSIL-vərEnglish