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Idiom
Neutral
Meaning
To have one's pride severely wounded or to be put in one's place.
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Cultural Background
The nose is considered a sign of dignity. Flattening it is a severe social blow. Similar concepts exist in Japan and China, linking the nose to 'face' and pride.
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Context is key
Only use this when the person was acting arrogant first.
Meaning
To have one's pride severely wounded or to be put in one's place.
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Context is key
Only use this when the person was acting arrogant first.
Test Yourself
Choose the correct phrase for someone who was humbled.
그는 자만하다가 결국 ____.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 코가 납작해졌다
The idiom for being humbled is '코가 납작해지다'.
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Practice Bank
1 exercises
Choose the correct phrase for someone who was humbled.
Choose
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그는 자만하다가 결국 ____.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 코가 납작해졌다
The idiom for being humbled is '코가 납작해지다'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, if you want to admit you were wrong and humbled.
Related Phrases
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코대가 높다
contrastTo be arrogant
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