"a testa bassa" meaning in Italian

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Prepositional phrase

Etymology: Literally, “at low head”. Etymology templates: {{m-g|at low head}} “at low head”, {{lit|at low head}} Literally, “at low head” Head templates: {{head|it|prepositional phrase}} a testa bassa
  1. with one's head hung; crestfallen Synonyms: abbattuto, giù di corda, abbattere
    Sense id: en-a_testa_bassa-it-prep_phrase-PJ~BxCCl
  2. headlong Synonyms: a precipizio, a capofitto, a perdifiato, a testa avanti, precipitosamente, impetuosamente
    Sense id: en-a_testa_bassa-it-prep_phrase-NBHWnTBe

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