Meaning
To ignore or abandon someone or something, often out of disinterest or anger.
Cultural Background
Turning the face is considered a sign of deep disrespect in elders-youth dynamics. It is often used in political discourse to criticize leaders.
Use with 'से'
Always use 'से' (from) when you are turning your face away from a person or thing.
Meaning
To ignore or abandon someone or something, often out of disinterest or anger.
Use with 'से'
Always use 'से' (from) when you are turning your face away from a person or thing.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
मुश्किल समय में उसने अपने परिवार से _____ लिया।
Past tense requires 'मुँह मोड़ लिया'.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesमुश्किल समय में उसने अपने परिवार से _____ लिया।
Past tense requires 'मुँह मोड़ लिया'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it implies a rejection of the other person.
Related Phrases
मुँह फेरना
synonymTo turn away
किनारा करना
similarTo distance oneself
