المعنى
To make every possible effort to achieve a goal.
خلفية ثقافية
The phrase is most commonly heard during weddings. The bride's family is under immense pressure to ensure the groom's family is perfectly satisfied. Any small complaint from the groom's side is seen as a 'kasar' that was left. In India's hyper-competitive academic culture, this phrase is a mantra. It signifies a level of study where the student has memorized every detail to avoid even a 0.1% chance of failure. In older movies, villains often use this phrase when plotting revenge, saying they will leave no stone unturned to destroy the hero. It adds a layer of 'shiddat' (intensity) to their character. In modern Indian offices, using this phrase in a performance review or a pitch shows a high level of 'ownership' and dedication, which is highly valued.
Use with 'Ne'
Always remember that in the past tense, you must use 'ne' with the subject. 'उसने (Usne) कोई कसर बाकी न रखी।'
Don't Overuse
If you use this for every small thing, you will sound like a drama queen. Save it for big efforts!
المعنى
To make every possible effort to achieve a goal.
Use with 'Ne'
Always remember that in the past tense, you must use 'ne' with the subject. 'उसने (Usne) कोई कसर बाकी न रखी।'
Don't Overuse
If you use this for every small thing, you will sound like a drama queen. Save it for big efforts!
The 'Chhodna' Variant
In Mumbai or Delhi, you might hear 'Koi kasar nahi chhodi' more often than 'rakhi'. Both are perfect.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb.
उसने अपनी टीम को जिताने में कोई कसर बाकी न _______।
'Kasar' is feminine, so in the past tense, the verb must be 'rakhi'.
Which sentence best uses the phrase in a formal context?
Select the most appropriate sentence:
The phrase is best suited for high-stakes, serious goals like poverty eradication.
Match the Hindi phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
All are related to hard work but have specific nuances.
Complete the dialogue between a coach and an athlete.
Coach: 'कल की रेस बहुत ज़रूरी है।' Athlete: 'चिंता मत कीजिए कोच, मैं _______।'
The future tense 'rakhunga' is appropriate for a promise.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينउसने अपनी टीम को जिताने में कोई कसर बाकी न _______।
'Kasar' is feminine, so in the past tense, the verb must be 'rakhi'.
Select the most appropriate sentence:
The phrase is best suited for high-stakes, serious goals like poverty eradication.
طابق كل عنصر على اليسار مع زوجه على اليمين:
All are related to hard work but have specific nuances.
Coach: 'कल की रेस बहुत ज़रूरी है।' Athlete: 'चिंता मत कीजिए कोच, मैं _______।'
The future tense 'rakhunga' is appropriate for a promise.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةIt is originally Arabic, became part of Urdu, and is now a standard word in Hindi. It's a perfect example of Hindustani vocabulary.
Yes, 'कोई कसर बाकी नहीं रखी' is very common in spoken Hindi. 'Na' sounds slightly more formal or literary.
It is feminine. This is why we say 'rakhi' (feminine) and not 'rakha' (masculine).
Yes! You can say someone left no stone unturned to ruin your reputation. It just means 'total effort'.
Both work, but 'baaki' (remaining) adds emphasis, making it 'not even a little bit remaining'.
मैं कोई कसर बाकी न रखूँगा (Main koi kasar baaki na rakhunga).
Absolutely. It's very common in pitches, performance reviews, and project updates.
It means a fraction, a deficiency, or a shortcoming.
You can say 'पूरी कोशिश करना' (poori koshish karna), but it's not as idiomatic or powerful.
No, it only describes the *effort*. You can leave no stone unturned and still fail.
عبارات ذات صلة
जी-जान लगा देना
synonymTo put one's heart and soul into something.
एड़ी-चोटी का ज़ोर लगाना
synonymTo use every bit of strength.
कमी रह जाना
contrastTo fall short; for something to be lacking.
खानापूरी करना
contrastTo do something just for the sake of doing it; to do a half-hearted job.
