हिंदी मुहावरा / लोकोक्ति
नाक कटना
naak katna
Meaning
To lose one's honour or be disgraced in public.
हिंदी अर्थ
इज़्ज़त जाना; बदनामी होना
When to use it
Use it when someone's actions bring shame or loss of respect to a person or family.
Examples (वाक्य प्रयोग)
1. परीक्षा में नकल करते पकड़े जाने पर पूरे परिवार की नाक कट गई।
The whole family was disgraced when the student was caught cheating in the exam.
2. बारात में झगड़ा होने से लड़की वालों की नाक कट गई।
The quarrel at the wedding procession brought shame to the bride's family.
Similar English idiom
Lose face
और मुहावरे
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