Meaning
To plead humbly or beg for forgiveness.
Cultural Background
The nose is a symbol of pride. Losing it is the ultimate shame. Prostration is a common sign of respect in religious contexts.
Context is key
Only use this for serious situations.
Meaning
To plead humbly or beg for forgiveness.
Context is key
Only use this for serious situations.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct verb form.
नौकरी पाने के लिए उसे दफ्तरों में नाक ______ पड़ी।
The idiom is 'नाक रगड़ना', so 'रगड़नी' is correct.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesनौकरी पाने के लिए उसे दफ्तरों में नाक ______ पड़ी।
The idiom is 'नाक रगड़ना', so 'रगड़नी' is correct.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt is not offensive to the listener, but it describes a humiliating situation.
Related Phrases
नाक कटना
contrastTo lose honor
मिन्नतें करना
similarTo plead