Meaning
To humble someone or to make them lose their pride.
Cultural Background
The nose is a symbol of pride. A 'high nose' is a common way to describe a proud person.
Context is key
Only use this when you really mean someone is being arrogant.
Meaning
To humble someone or to make them lose their pride.
Context is key
Only use this when you really mean someone is being arrogant.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
그는 너무 거만해서 누군가 그의 _____을/를 꺾어줄 필요가 있다.
The idiom is '콧대를 꺾다'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises그는 너무 거만해서 누군가 그의 _____을/를 꺾어줄 필요가 있다.
The idiom is '콧대를 꺾다'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is too aggressive and rude.
Related Phrases
콧대가 높다
contrastTo be arrogant