With their heads held high In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "with their heads held high", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2022-01-16 01:01

Meaning of With their heads held high (redirected from with (one's) head held high )

Synonyms:

hold one's head high/straight

With (one's) head held high phrase

If you do something "with your head held high", you are unashamed, you display your confidence and pride, often after a failure.

If you do your best, you can come back home with your head held high.

After the bankruptcy, Mr. David started his business again with his head held high.

Despite his failure in the first round, he walked into the next round with his head held high.

Origin of With (one's) head held high

This expression alludes to a posture of pride. It originates from the second half of the 1500s.

The Origin Cited: dictionary.com .
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