Idioms linked to “낯” · Linked dictionary word
낯이 깎이다
- Form listed in the dictionary: 낯이 깎이다
- 낯이 깎이다
English rendering lose face Literal translation: “one’s face is shaved down”
Meaning 1
체면이 손상되다.
To suffer damage to one’s dignity or reputation.
Dictionary example 1
점잖은 자리이니 낯이 깎일 행동을 하지 않도록 조심해라.
This is a respectable gathering, so be careful not to do anything that would make you lose face.