Meaning
To feel ashamed or disappointed and be unable to react.
Cultural Background
In North Indian households, this is often used by parents to describe a child who failed a task they were arrogant about. Used in office settings to describe a colleague who made a bold claim that failed.
Context is Key
Only use this when there is a clear 'before' (expectation) and 'after' (failure).
Meaning
To feel ashamed or disappointed and be unable to react.
Context is Key
Only use this when there is a clear 'before' (expectation) and 'after' (failure).
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
झूठ पकड़े जाने पर वह ______ रह गया।
This is the correct idiom for feeling ashamed.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesझूठ पकड़े जाने पर वह ______ रह गया।
This is the correct idiom for feeling ashamed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, you can say 'मैं अपना सा मुँह लेकर रह गया'.
Related Phrases
मुँह लटकाना
similarTo look sad/disappointed
शर्मिंदा होना
synonymTo be ashamed
