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Chicken – डरपोक / कायर
Meaning & Explanation The slang term "Chicken" is used to describe someone who is cowardly or afraid to take risks. It implies a lack of courage in facing challenges or difficult situations.…
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Charity Begins at Home – पहले अपने, फिर पराए
Meaning & Explanation The proverb "Charity begins at home" emphasizes that a person's first responsibility is to care for their own family and immediate community before helping others. It advocates prioritizing local…
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Chance of Fortune is the Lot of Life – भाग्य का खेल जीवन है
Meaning & Explanation The philosophical idiom "Chance of fortune is the lot of life" suggests that life is inherently unpredictable, filled with both random opportunities and inevitable challenges. It emphasizes that luck…
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Cat Got Your Tongue? – जीभ पकड़ ली क्या? / बोल क्यों नहीं रहे?
Meaning & Explanation The playful idiom "Cat got your tongue?" is used when someone is unusually silent or hesitant to speak, often in response to a question or situation where a reply…
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Call It a Day – काम खत्म करना
Meaning & Explanation The idiom "Call it a day" means to stop working on something, either because you have done enough or because it is time to finish. It suggests ending an…
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Call a Spade a Spade – सच को सच कहना
Meaning & Explanation The idiom "Call a spade a spade" means to speak plainly and directly, without softening the truth or using euphemisms. It emphasizes honesty, even when the truth may be…
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By the Skin of Your Teeth – बस मुश्किल से कामयाब होना
Meaning & Explanation The idiom "By the skin of your teeth" means to barely succeed or narrowly escape failure. It describes a situation where someone achieves something with almost no margin for…
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Business is Business – व्यापार में भावना नहीं
Meaning & Explanation The phrase "Business is business" emphasizes that professional decisions should be made practically, without letting personal emotions or relationships interfere. It highlights the need for objectivity in commercial matters.…
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Bury the Hatchet – झगड़ा खत्म करके सुलह करना
Meaning & Explanation The idiom "Bury the hatchet" means to end a conflict or argument and make peace with someone. It symbolizes letting go of past disagreements and starting fresh. Hindi Equivalent:…
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Burn Your Boats/Bridges – ऐसा काम करना जो वापसी को असंभव बनाए
Meaning & Explanation The idiom "Burn your boats/bridges" means to take an irreversible action that eliminates all options for retreat, forcing you to move forward. It originates from military strategies where commanders…