Signification
To bring shame or disgrace upon oneself or one's family.
Contexte culturel
The nose is a central symbol of pride in rural and urban settings. Similar concepts of family honor exist, often expressed in local languages. Many cultures share the 'honor-shame' paradigm.
Be careful
This is a very strong phrase. Don't use it lightly.
Signification
To bring shame or disgrace upon oneself or one's family.
Be careful
This is a very strong phrase. Don't use it lightly.
Teste-toi
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct usage of the idiom.
The causative 'कटा दी' is required for the idiom.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
1 exercicesChoose the correct usage of the idiom.
The causative 'कटा दी' is required for the idiom.
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Questions fréquentes
1 questionsYes, 'मैंने अपनी नाक कटा ली' (I shamed myself).
Expressions liées
नाक ऊँची करना
contrastTo bring honor
नाक में दम करना
similarTo annoy greatly