出鼻を折る

でばなをおる

Also written ではなをおる, 出端を折る

Meanings

1. Expression, Godan verb to spoil someone's start; to kill someone's enthusiasm; to take the wind out of someone's sails See also: 出鼻をくじく (でばなをくじく).

Kanji

• 出 out. Read as で.
• 鼻 nose. Read as はな.
• 折 fold. Read as おる.

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