HIDE ONE'S HEAD

{v. phr.} 1. To lower your head or turn your face away because of shame or embarrassment. * /The teacher found out that Tom had cheated, and Tom hid his head./ * /When Bob said how pretty Mary was, she blushed and hid her face./ 2. To feel embarrassed or ashamed. * /We will beat the other team so badly that they will hide their heads in shame./