A2 Idiom Informal

छाती ठोकना

chhati thokna

To boast/assert confidently

Significado

To express pride or self-assurance, sometimes arrogantly.

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Contexto cultural

Common in wrestling (Kushti) culture. Used in political rallies to show strength. Used in social media to show 'swagger'.

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Check the context

Always look at the speaker's face. If they are smiling, it's pride. If crying, it's grief.

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Don't be arrogant

Using this phrase can make you sound boastful, so use it carefully.

Significado

To express pride or self-assurance, sometimes arrogantly.

💡

Check the context

Always look at the speaker's face. If they are smiling, it's pride. If crying, it's grief.

⚠️

Don't be arrogant

Using this phrase can make you sound boastful, so use it carefully.

Ponte a prueba

Which phrase should you use if someone is sad?

वह दुख में अपनी ____ रहा था।

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: छाती पीट

छाती पीटना is for grief, छाती ठोकना is for pride.

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Which phrase should you use if someone is sad? Choose A2

वह दुख में अपनी ____ रहा था।

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: छाती पीट

छाती पीटना is for grief, छाती ठोकना is for pride.

🎉 Puntuación: /1

Preguntas frecuentes

2 preguntas

It can be, if used to brag too much.

Yes, it is gender-neutral.

Frases relacionadas

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सीना तानना

similar

To walk with pride

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छाती पीटना

contrast

To mourn

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