Повесить нос
Povesit nos
Word-for-word
"To hang the nose"
English equivalent
"To look down in the mouth / To be downhearted"
What does it mean?
To become depressed, sad, or to lose heart.
Example in use
Russian
Не вешай нос, всё ещё наладится!
Translation
Don't look down in the mouth, everything will work out!
When to use
Use this to cheer someone up who is looking downcast or has given up hope. It is usually used in the imperative or negative ("Не вешай нос").
Origin & cultural note
This is a very gentle, almost child-like way of describing sadness. It suggests that a person’s face has dropped in an expression of sorrow. It is very frequently used to support someone in a bad mood.
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