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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
Hermionehər-MIE-ə-nee (English)Greek Mythology
Izar-Basque
DarinDER-in, DAR-inEnglish
Neacel-Scottish
NÚRia-Catalan, Portuguese
Hayes[heiz]
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