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
BraelynBRAY-linEnglish (Modern)
TytusTI-tuwsPolish
ZekİYe-Turkish
Khalifa-Arabic
Russell['rʌsəl]
Chrysantakri-SAN-təEnglish (Rare)