hold one's head high

Meanings:

1.
General Englishneutral
- To keep one's head raised in a literal, physical sense.
2.
USUKGeneral Englishidiomaticformal
- To act with pride, dignity, or self-respect despite difficulty or criticism.

EN: And Rome shall see how easy it is to straighten one's back and hold one's head high when the will is there.
ES: Y Roma verá cuán fácil es enderezar una espalda y mantener alta la cabeza cuando la voluntad está ahí.
EN: This is a day to put differences aside, to hold one's head high and take pride in being British.
ES: De que hagamos a un lado nuestras diferencias, y que, con la cabeza en alto, nos enorgullezcamos de ser británicos.

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