Meaning
To conceal oneself or avoid public view due to embarrassment or guilt.
Cultural Background
In traditional families, elders are highly respected; 'मुँह छिपाना' is often used when a child disappoints their parents. Public reputation is paramount; this idiom is frequently used in gossip and social commentary.
Use with 'फिरना'
Adding 'फिरना' makes the idiom sound more natural and descriptive of a continuous state.
Meaning
To conceal oneself or avoid public view due to embarrassment or guilt.
Use with 'फिरना'
Adding 'फिरना' makes the idiom sound more natural and descriptive of a continuous state.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form.
गलती करने के बाद वह सबसे ______ फिर रहा है।
The idiom is 'मुँह छिपाना', meaning to hide one's face due to shame.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesगलती करने के बाद वह सबसे ______ फिर रहा है।
The idiom is 'मुँह छिपाना', meaning to hide one's face due to shame.
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Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsNo, it is gender-neutral and applies to everyone.
Only if the context is clearly about shame.
Related Phrases
नज़रें चुराना
similarTo avoid eye contact
मुँह दिखाना
contrastTo show one's face
नाक कटना
builds onTo lose honor
