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
Sherley	SHUR-lee	English (Rare)
ÅGe	-	Norwegian
Berengaria	-	Ancient Germanic (Latinized)
Theunis	TUU-nis	Dutch
Adelaide	['ædəleid]
Jakes	-	Basque