抹一鼻子灰 — “To meet with a rebuff or be snubbed”
抹一鼻子灰 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to meet with a rebuff or be snubbed”. Leaving one feeling foolish or embarrassed after attempting to ingratiate oneself. Literally, “wipe a noseful of ash”.
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抹一鼻子灰 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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他本想借机巴结一下新来的经理，没想到话还没说完就碰了钉子，真是抹了一鼻子灰。
He originally wanted to take the opportunity to curry favor with the new manager, but before he even finished speaking, he was rebuffed, leaving him feeling utterly embarrassed.
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What does 抹一鼻子灰 mean?
抹一鼻子灰 (mǒ yī bí zi huī) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to meet with a rebuff or be snubbed”.
How do you pronounce 抹一鼻子灰?
抹一鼻子灰 is pronounced mǒ yī bí zi huī in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 抹一鼻子灰 literally mean?
Literally, 抹一鼻子灰 means “wipe a noseful of ash”. It is used to mean “to meet with a rebuff or be snubbed”.
What is the Chinese definition of 抹一鼻子灰?
比喻本想巴结讨好，结果反倒碰个钉子，落得很没趣。