A2 Idiom Neutral

कानों-कान खबर न होना

kaanon-kaan khabar na hona

To be completely secret

Significado

For something to remain unknown, not even whispered from ear to ear.

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Contexto cultural

In North Indian villages, news travels fast. This idiom is a way to express that something was so secret it defied the village gossip network. In modern urban settings, it is used in corporate or social contexts to emphasize discretion.

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Use with negative

Always pair this with 'नहीं' (not) to convey the meaning of secrecy.

Significado

For something to remain unknown, not even whispered from ear to ear.

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Use with negative

Always pair this with 'नहीं' (not) to convey the meaning of secrecy.

Ponte a prueba

Complete the sentence.

उसने चुपके से घर खरीदा और किसी को _____ खबर नहीं हुई।

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: कानों-कान

The idiom is 'कानों-कान खबर न होना'.

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Banco de ejercicios

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Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A2

उसने चुपके से घर खरीदा और किसी को _____ खबर नहीं हुई।

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: कानों-कान

The idiom is 'कानों-कान खबर न होना'.

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Preguntas frecuentes

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Yes, it is often used for surprise parties or gifts.

Frases relacionadas

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भनक तक न लगना

synonym

Not even a hint

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