नाक में दम करना

nāk mẽ dam karnā
idiomIntermediateidiom
informal

To be extremely arrogant or overbearing; to act in a domineering manner

वह नाक में दम कर रहा है, जैसे कि वह सब कुछ जानता है।

He is acting arrogantly, as if he knows everything.

उसकी नाक में दम करने वाली बातें सुनकर सभी चुप हो गए।

Everyone fell silent after hearing his overbearing remarks.

💡

This idiom is used to describe someone who behaves in a haughty or domineering way, often making others uncomfortable.

Collocations

नाक में दम करनाto act arrogantly

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Related Phrases

नाक में दम करनाidiom
to act arrogantly

💡Pro Tip

Usage Context

This phrase is best used when describing someone who is behaving in an arrogant or overbearing manner, often in social or informal settings.

Gold Rule

Tone

This idiom carries a negative connotation and should be used carefully to avoid offending someone.

📖Word Origin

The phrase literally translates to 'to put breath in the nose,' metaphorically representing arrogance or overbearing behavior.

📝Usage Notes

This idiom is commonly used in informal contexts to describe someone who is acting superior or domineering. It is often used in a negative or critical tone.

Word Breakdown

नाक
nose
root
+
में
in
preposition
+
दम
breath
root
+
करना
to do
verb
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