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
Hull[hʌl]
CandyKAN-deeEnglish
Meeks[mi:ks]
ÀNgel-Catalan
MÉLodie-French
Brando-Ancient Germanic