Hang One's Head In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "Hang One's Head", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Eudora Thao calendar 2020-12-16 03:12

Meaning of Hang One's Head

Synonyms:

lower one's head

Hang One's Head American verb phrase

Use to be, or to become ashamed or embarrassed because of the same meaning with 'hang one's head'

to turn downwards one's head when they feel ashamed, embarrassed, or sad

The coach told my team that we had no reason to hang our head even though we lose this game.

I did not see Amy' face because she was hanging her head.

Other phrases about:

a load of baloney
Falsehoods, nonsense, or foolishness
Just Fell Off the Turnip Truck

Used to describe someone who is naive, gullible, inexperienced, easily fooled, ignorant, unsophisticated, etc.

need (to have) your head examined

To  say, or believe something or someone that seems completely crazy, delusional, or stupid

be one sandwich short of a picnic

someone who is stupid or crazy

Ask a silly question and you'll get a silly answer

One who asks a fool question will receive a nonsensical answer

Grammar and Usage of Hang One's Head

Verb Forms

  • Hang One's Head
  • hanging one's head

It is most often used in the present simple tense, past simple tense, or present continuous tense.

Origin of Hang One's Head

Used that since 12th century, as an expression of embarrassment, shame, stress, or sorrow, this idiom refers to lower one's head.

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