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:

Name	Gender	Pronounced	Usage
Mannes		-	Dutch
Pertti		PERT-tee	Finnish
Ghyslain		-	French (Rare)
Selena		[si'linə]
Vespasianus		-	Ancient Roman
Acroyd		['ækrɔid]

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