Meaning
To suffer humiliation or disgrace.
Cultural Background
Honor is often tied to family lineage. Public perception is highly valued.
Use with caution
This is a heavy phrase. Don't use it lightly.
Meaning
To suffer humiliation or disgrace.
Use with caution
This is a heavy phrase. Don't use it lightly.
Test Yourself
Which sentence is correct?
उसने अपनी गलती से ____।
The idiom is 'नाक कटवाना' for causing shame.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesउसने अपनी गलती से ____।
The idiom is 'नाक कटवाना' for causing shame.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt is a strong idiom, not an insult.
Related Phrases
नाक नीची होना
synonymTo be humbled
नाक ऊँची होना
contrastTo be proud