Significado
To have one's pride severely wounded or to be put in one's place.
Contexto cultural
The nose is considered a sign of dignity. Flattening it is a severe social blow. Similar concepts exist in Japan and China, linking the nose to 'face' and pride.
Context is key
Only use this when the person was acting arrogant first.
Significado
To have one's pride severely wounded or to be put in one's place.
Context is key
Only use this when the person was acting arrogant first.
Ponte a prueba
Choose the correct phrase for someone who was humbled.
그는 자만하다가 결국 ____.
The idiom for being humbled is '코가 납작해지다'.
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Banco de ejercicios
1 ejercicios그는 자만하다가 결국 ____.
The idiom for being humbled is '코가 납작해지다'.
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Preguntas frecuentes
1 preguntasYes, if you want to admit you were wrong and humbled.
Frases relacionadas
코대가 높다
contrastTo be arrogant
