Meaning
To insult a respectable person, which only brings shame to oneself.
Cultural Background
The moon is often associated with purity and distance. Insulting it is seen as a sign of extreme arrogance. Respect for hierarchy is deep-rooted. This idiom serves as a social check against insolence.
Use it sparingly
This is a strong idiom. Use it only when someone is being truly unfair to a respected person.
Meaning
To insult a respectable person, which only brings shame to oneself.
Use it sparingly
This is a strong idiom. Use it only when someone is being truly unfair to a respected person.
Test Yourself
Which sentence correctly uses the idiom?
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This correctly uses the idiom as a comparison for futile criticism.
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This correctly uses the idiom as a comparison for futile criticism.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, if you are talking to a friend about your boss's high reputation.
Related Phrases
सूरज पर थूकना
synonymSame as moon, just more intense.
