Meaning of the word "hold your head up high" in English

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hold your head up high

US /hoʊld jʊər hɛd ʌp haɪ/
UK /hoʊld jʊər hɛd ʌp haɪ/
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Idiom

1.

to be proud and confident, especially in a difficult situation or after making a mistake

Example:
Even after the defeat, the team managed to hold their heads up high.
She made a mistake, but she needs to hold her head up high and learn from it.
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