Meaning
To become shameless or lose all sense of modesty.
Cultural Background
In North Indian families, this is a very heavy insult. Used in office politics to describe unethical colleagues.
Be Careful
This is a strong insult. Use it only when you really mean it.
Meaning
To become shameless or lose all sense of modesty.
Be Careful
This is a strong insult. Use it only when you really mean it.
Test Yourself
When should you use this idiom?
Which situation is appropriate?
The idiom refers to a lack of moral shame.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesWhich situation is appropriate?
The idiom refers to a lack of moral shame.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt is better not to. It is very harsh.
Related Phrases
शर्म आना
contrastTo feel shame
नाक कटना
similarTo lose face