with one's head held high: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

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  • With dignity and self-respect; showing confidence or pride despite adversity or difficulty.
  • To behave in a manner that indicates one is unashamed or morally upright.

  Examples

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  • Despite the criticism, Maria walked out of the courtroom with her head held high.

    A pesar de las críticas, María salió del juzgado con la cabeza en alto.

  • You should always face challenges with your head held high, no matter how tough things get.

    Siempre debes enfrentar los desafíos con la cabeza en alto, sin importar lo difíciles que sean las cosas.

  • They endured the hardship with their heads held high, proud of their resilience.

    Soportaron las dificultades con la cabeza en alto, orgullosos de su resiliencia.

• 2.

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  • Literally holding one's head upright rather than bowed.

  Examples

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  • During the portrait session, the model posed with her head held high, giving an elegant posture.

    Durante la sesión de retratos, la modelo posó con la cabeza erguida, mostrando una postura elegante.

  • He stood with his head held high, looking straight ahead as the photographer clicked the picture.

    Se paró con la cabeza erguida, mirando al frente mientras el fotógrafo tomaba la foto.

  • The soldier marched with his head held high, exemplifying discipline and respect.

    El soldado marchaba con la cabeza erguida, ejemplificando disciplina y respeto.

  • She kept her head held high even when the wind blew fiercely during the outdoor event.

    Ella mantuvo la cabeza erguida incluso cuando el viento soplaba con fuerza durante el evento al aire libre.