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turn (one's) face to the wall

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.
See also: face, turn, wall

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
SÍLvia-Portuguese, Catalan
Jakes-Basque
Adhiambo-Eastern African, Luo
KenzieKEN-zeeEnglish
Frank (1)FRANGK (English), FRAHNK (German, Dutch), FRAWNK (French)English, German, Dutch, French
Berenguer-Catalan
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