हाथी के दांत खाने के और दिखाने के और
haathi ke daant khaane ke aur dikhaane ke aur
Elephant's teeth for show, not eating
Bedeutung
Things are not always as they appear; hidden motives.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Often used in rural panchayats to call out dishonest village leaders. Used in office settings to describe management hypocrisy.
Context is key
Only use this when you are sure the person is being insincere.
Bedeutung
Things are not always as they appear; hidden motives.
Context is key
Only use this when you are sure the person is being insincere.
Teste dich selbst
Which situation best fits the proverb?
A person says they love animals but keeps them in small cages.
The person's words (love) contradict their actions (cages).
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Aufgabensammlung
1 AufgabenA person says they love animals but keeps them in small cages.
The person's words (love) contradict their actions (cages).
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
1 FragenIt is a strong criticism, so use it carefully.
Verwandte Redewendungen
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