holding one's head high

A form of hold one's head high — To act with pride; to be proud in a positive way.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of hold one's head high
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holding one's head high. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/holding%20one's%20head%20high

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