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
Pastora-Spanish
Asterix[asteriks]
Yoan-Bulgarian
Berard-Ancient Germanic
Helladios-Late Greek
Ballaster['bælistə]