hold one's head high
To act with pride; to be proud in a positive way.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“You did your best, so hold your head high.”
“Even though the team lost the final game, they could still hold their heads high because they played with great effort.”
“Despite the harsh criticism directed at her work, she chose to hold her head high, knowing that she had remained true to her original vision.”
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.
Last updated August 10, 2026