नाक कटना

nāk kaṭnā
idiomIntermediateidiom
informal

To be humiliated or disgraced; to lose face or reputation

उसने गलती की और नाक कट गई।

He made a mistake and lost face.

अगर तुम ऐसा करोगे तो तुम्हारी नाक कट जाएगी।

If you do that, you will be humiliated.

💡

This idiom is commonly used to express severe embarrassment or loss of respect.

Collocations

नाक कटनाto lose face

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Related Phrases

नाक में दम करनाidiom
to be arrogant or overconfident
नाक रगड़नाidiom
to beg or plead

💡Pro Tip

Usage Context

Use this idiom when describing situations where someone's reputation is severely damaged, often due to their own actions.

Gold Rule

Literal vs. Figurative

Remember that 'नाक कटना' is a figurative expression and does not refer to actual physical injury.

📖Word Origin

The phrase combines 'नाक' (nose) with 'कटना' (to be cut), symbolizing the metaphorical 'cutting off' of one's honor or reputation.

📝Usage Notes

This idiom is often used in informal contexts to describe situations where someone's dignity or reputation is severely damaged.

Word Breakdown

नाक
nose
root
+
कटना
to be cut
root
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