Meaning
To suffer a defeat or humiliation in a competition or argument.
Cultural Background
Used frequently in political discourse to describe election results. Commonly used by commentators to describe a team that lost despite being favorites.
Fixed Idiom
Remember it is always 'मुँह की खानी' regardless of who lost.
Meaning
To suffer a defeat or humiliation in a competition or argument.
Fixed Idiom
Remember it is always 'मुँह की खानी' regardless of who lost.
Test Yourself
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct usage of the idiom.
The idiom is a fixed expression: मुँह की खानी पड़ी.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesChoose the correct usage of the idiom.
The idiom is a fixed expression: मुँह की खानी पड़ी.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt can be, depending on the tone. Use it carefully.
Related Phrases
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contrastTo defeat someone
