hang your head

hang (one's) head

Literally, to lower one's head in shame or embarrassment. Don't hang your head over this loss—you ran an excellent race.
See also: hang, head
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

hang your head

If someone hangs their head, they look ashamed. Do not hang your heads, as we are all very proud of you. Note: People sometimes use the longer expression hang your head in shame. You should hang your head in shame for being so mean.
See also: hang, head
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

hang your ˈhead (in/for ˈshame)

look or feel embarrassed or ashamed: When I think of how I behaved, I have to hang my head in shame. The thief hung his head as he was led away by the police. OPPOSITE: hold your head up (high)
See also: hang, head
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • hang (one's) head
  • hang one's head
  • hang on to your hat
  • Hang on to your hat!
  • hang (something)
  • hang something
  • hang
  • hang up (one's) boots
  • hang up your boots
  • hang it up
References in classic literature
'You may hang your head, to make yourself the more attractive; I don't know what they see in you when you hold it up,' thought Mrs.
Hard Times
Skinny Piglet, Oxford Hang your head Any bookmaker who keeps the punters' stake money over Regal Approval should hang his head in shame.
CHATROOM
Iain Wilson, the son of Robert Wilson, shouted: "You should hang your head in shame."
Fury after guilty doctor works on; 60second briefing
I say to the commander of Govan police to hang your head in shame.
Letter: Your view - Police shame
If there's anybody from Stratford Council reading this, cancel these tickets right now, or hang your head in shame.
Quentin Willson: Stratford-upon-Avon charity marathon
Hang your head in shame Elaine Elkington, this is happening on your watch, whilst you unashamedly just court publicity to justify your excessive salary.
Bosses lack the intent; views
For those of you who go to the Ricoh and boo or heckle anyone who plays for the Sky Blues, shame on you and may you hang your head.
It's an honour to wear sky blue; YourSay
To this driver - you knowwho you are - hang your head in shame, as you have ruined a decent man''s Christmas by killing his best friend, a dog who he had for 14 years.
Shame on you; You Say Email:letters@liverpoolecho.co.uk
But wouldn't you hang your head in shame were you her son
Maureen Messent: What a way to treat Mum
CNN'S Alex Thomas said: "An unpleasant whiff of injustice is polluting the air for football followers across the globe." And Ray Gatt from The Australian said: "Hang your head in shame, Thierry Henry."
Fans all over the world are outraged
And to those responsible: hang your heads in shame and move back to the green belt.
Letter: A cultural body blow to the city
So to those who booed, hang your heads in shame as it has no part to play in supporting the claret and blue.
Letter: Shame on boo-boys
I hope some of the parents are reading this, you should hang your heads in shame.
A message to thugs' parents
HANG your heads in shame, B.Wishart and Terry Young.
Your View: Pipe down about brilliant bagpipes; Comment OF THE DAY
"It's easier to walk away from a stage if you don't like an artist than it is to fill a bottle with p*** and launch it, surely?"Hang your heads in shame, people.
Wee bit unfair on Cher