Meaning
To humiliate or disgrace someone in public.
Cultural Background
The 'pagdi' is a family heirloom. Tossing it is a grave insult. Public shaming is a major social taboo.
Don't use with friends
It sounds very aggressive. Only use it when describing a serious insult.
Meaning
To humiliate or disgrace someone in public.
Don't use with friends
It sounds very aggressive. Only use it when describing a serious insult.
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It is an idiom for public disgrace.
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It is an idiom for public disgrace.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is 100% figurative.
Related Phrases
इज्जत उतारना
synonymTo strip of honor
धज्जियां उड़ाना
similarTo tear to shreds