Tail-between-one-s-legs Definition

noun
Attributive form of tail between one's legs.
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Attributive form of tail between one's legs.
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adverb
(idiomatic) A reaction to a confrontation, specifically one with excessive shame and hurt pride.
He retreated from the fight with his tail between his legs.
He came back home, tail between his legs.
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