B1 Idiom Formal

आँखों का पानी ढलना

aakha ka pana dhalna

to lose shame

Meaning

To become shameless or lose all sense of decency and propriety.

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Cultural Background

In India, elders often use this to correct younger people's behavior. It is considered a very harsh insult to one's character.

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Don't use lightly

This is a heavy accusation. Only use it when you are serious about someone's character.

Meaning

To become shameless or lose all sense of decency and propriety.

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Don't use lightly

This is a heavy accusation. Only use it when you are serious about someone's character.

Test Yourself

What does 'आँखों का पानी ढलना' mean?

Choose the best definition.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: To lose all sense of shame

It is a metaphor for losing moral inhibition.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
What does 'आँखों का पानी ढलना' mean? Choose B1

Choose the best definition.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: To lose all sense of shame

It is a metaphor for losing moral inhibition.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is too harsh for children. Use it for adults who should know better.

Related Phrases

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आँखें दिखाना

contrast

To show anger/threaten

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आँखों में धूल झोंकना

similar

To deceive

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