Meaning of 'Cut off your nose to spite your face'
What does the saying 'Cut off your nose to spite your face' mean?
Idiom: Cut off your nose to spite your face
Meaning:
If you cut off your nose to spite your face, you do something rash or silly that ends up making things worse for you, often because you are angry or upset.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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