hide one's face in shame

hide one's face in shame
hide one's face in shame
Fig. to cover one's face because of shame or embarrassment. •

Mary was so embarrassed. She could only hide her face in shame.

When Tom broke Ann's crystal vase, he wanted to hide his face in shame.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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