with one's head held high

English

Etymology

From hold one's head high.

Pronunciation

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Adverb

with one's head held high (not comparable)

  1. (idiomatic) Proudly, with pride.
    • 2019 July 2, Louise Taylor, “Alex Morgan heads USA past England into Women’s World Cup final”, in The Guardian:
      England head to Nice for Saturday’s third-place playoff after yet more semi-final disappointment but with heads held high having played their part in a wonderful game featuring some particularly harsh luck.

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