B1 Idiom Formal

आँख का पानी मरना

aankh ka paani marna

To lose shame/conscience.

Meaning

To become shameless or heartless, losing one's moral integrity.

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Cultural Background

Shame is a key social marker. Being called 'shameless' is a heavy insult. The idiom is widely understood across Hindi and Urdu speakers.

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Don't use lightly

This is a very strong insult. Only use it when you are genuinely criticizing someone's character.

Meaning

To become shameless or heartless, losing one's moral integrity.

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Don't use lightly

This is a very strong insult. Only use it when you are genuinely criticizing someone's character.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

उस भ्रष्ट नेता की ______ मर गई है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: आँख का पानी

The idiom is 'आँख का पानी मरना'.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank B1

उस भ्रष्ट नेता की ______ मर गई है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: आँख का पानी

The idiom is 'आँख का पानी मरना'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is too harsh for children.

Related Phrases

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शर्म से पानी-पानी होना

contrast

To be extremely ashamed

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