hang one's head — to show shame or embarrassment by looking downward
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to show shame or embarrassment by looking downward
Pronunciation (IPA): /hæŋ wʌnz hed/
Korean meaning: 부끄러움이나 창피함을 나타내기 위해 고개를 숙이다
Korean pronunciation: **행** 원즈 **헤**드
Example Sentences
- The student hung his head when the teacher asked about his missing homework.
- Even the dog seemed to hang its head after being caught stealing food from the table.
- She hung her head in embarrassment when she realized she had been singing loudly in the quiet library.
hang one's head
NOUN//hæŋ wʌnz hed//
to show shame or embarrassment by looking downward
to show shame or embarrassment by looking downward
He hangs his head in dread of what will be said
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고개를 숙인다는 물리적 행위가 수치심이나 부끄러움의 감정 표현으로 발전한 관용적 표현
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The student hung his head when the teacher asked about his missing homework.”
“Even the dog seemed to hang its head after being caught stealing food from the table.”
“She hung her head in embarrassment when she realized she had been singing loudly in the quiet library.”
“The team captain hung his head after losing the championship game.”
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