Running away in fear; embarassment; form of submission when looking for forgiveness or acceptance from someone or something of higher status than oneself
You were putting your tail between your legs when you were caught telling a lie.
by Charlene2008 April 20, 2008
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Looking for forgiveness when you don’t really care that much
Boy 1-“I shouldn’t have come here my mom said no”

Boy 2-“it’s fine! Just run back and put your tail between your legs when you get there”

Boy 1-“safe my drilla sound bruv”
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