turn (one's) face to the wall

To die. This phrase originated in the Bible. I just learned that Lady Catherine has turned her face to the wall—what a tragedy.

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Foley	['fəuli]
Feidhelm	-	Irish
Sonnie	SUN-ee	English (Rare)
Chiyembekezo	chee-yem-bay-KAY-zo	Southern African, Chewa
Taide	-	Italian (Rare)
Sela	SEE-lə (English)	Biblical