Meaning
To be humbled or have one's arrogance or confidence severely diminished.
Cultural Background
The nose is a central feature of the face in Korea, and 'high nose' is a beauty standard, but also a metaphor for pride.
Context is key
Only use this when the person was actually acting arrogant before.
Meaning
To be humbled or have one's arrogance or confidence severely diminished.
Context is key
Only use this when the person was actually acting arrogant before.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
그는 항상 잘난 척하더니 이번 실패로 ________.
The context implies he was humbled after a failure.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises그는 항상 잘난 척하더니 이번 실패로 ________.
The context implies he was humbled after a failure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, if you want to admit you were wrong and have been humbled.
Related Phrases
콧대가 높다
contrastTo be arrogant
기세가 꺾이다
similarTo lose momentum
