Hold your head high
phrase
To be proud of oneself, regardless of what others think.
Despite the criticisms, she decided to hold her head high and move on with her work.
Often appears as...
- decided to hold your head high
- always hold your head high
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To display confidence and self-assurance.
Even when faced with adversity, he would always hold his head high.
Often appears as...
- even when hold your head high
- always hold your head high
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To be proud of oneself, regardless of what others think.
Despite the criticisms, she decided to hold her head high and move on with her work.
Often appears as...
- decided to hold your head high
- always hold your head high
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To display confidence and self-assurance.
Even when faced with adversity, he would always hold his head high.
Often appears as...
- even when hold your head high
- always hold your head high
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Pride
Implies a sense of self-respect, not necessarily arrogance or vanity.
After the performance, although not all reviews were positive, he could still hold his head high.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Criticism
Suggests maintaining dignity in spite of negative feedback from others.
She knew the work was difficult, but she would hold her head high and not let comments bring her down.
Pro Tip 3/3Moral Integrity
Often used when someone acts according to ethical values, despite pressure to do otherwise.
The whistleblower chose to hold his head high, knowing he did the right thing.
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Pride
Implies a sense of self-respect, not necessarily arrogance or vanity.
After the performance, although not all reviews were positive, he could still hold his head high.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Criticism
Suggests maintaining dignity in spite of negative feedback from others.
She knew the work was difficult, but she would hold her head high and not let comments bring her down.
Pro Tip 3/3Moral Integrity
Often used when someone acts according to ethical values, despite pressure to do otherwise.
The whistleblower chose to hold his head high, knowing he did the right thing.
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Pride
Implies a sense of self-respect, not necessarily arrogance or vanity.
After the performance, although not all reviews were positive, he could still hold his head high.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Criticism
Suggests maintaining dignity in spite of negative feedback from others.
She knew the work was difficult, but she would hold her head high and not let comments bring her down.
Pro Tip 3/3Moral Integrity
Often used when someone acts according to ethical values, despite pressure to do otherwise.
The whistleblower chose to hold his head high, knowing he did the right thing.
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