hide (one's) head

hide (one's) head

To lower one's head or cover one's face, typically due to embarrassment or shame. Michael showed me exactly who had broken my vase when he hid his head in response to my question. I totally forgot to do my homework, so all I could do was hide my head as my teacher collected it from everyone else. Just ask them who took your $10 and wait. The person who hides their head is the guilty party.

See also: head, hide

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