नाक कटना
nāk kaṭnāTo 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.
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Usage Context
Use this idiom when describing situations where someone's reputation is severely damaged, often due to their own actions.
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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.