Meaning
To show sadness or disappointment through one's facial expression.
Cultural Background
Commonly used in household settings by elders to children. Used in workplace gossip to describe someone who is unhappy with a decision.
Context is key
Only use this for minor disappointments, not major life tragedies.
Meaning
To show sadness or disappointment through one's facial expression.
Context is key
Only use this for minor disappointments, not major life tragedies.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
परीक्षा में फेल होने पर उसने अपना _____ लिया।
Needs the past tense verb form.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesपरीक्षा में फेल होने पर उसने अपना _____ लिया।
Needs the past tense verb form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, but it might sound like you are teasing them.
Related Phrases
मुँह उतरना
synonymFace descending
उदास होना
similarTo be sad