A2 Idiom Formal

आँखों का पानी मरना

aankhon ka pani marna

Lose all shame

Meaning

To become shameless or lose all sense of modesty.

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Cultural Background

In North Indian families, this is a very heavy insult. Used in office politics to describe unethical colleagues.

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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.

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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?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: When someone is shameless

The idiom refers to a lack of moral shame.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
When should you use this idiom? Choose A2

Which situation is appropriate?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: When someone is shameless

The idiom refers to a lack of moral shame.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It is better not to. It is very harsh.

Related Phrases

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शर्म आना

contrast

To feel shame

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नाक कटना

similar

To lose face

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