B2 Proverb Neutral

मुँह में राम, बगल में छुरी।

munh mein Ram, bagal mein chhuri.

Honey tongue, heart of gall.

Significado

Someone who speaks sweetly and deceptively but harbors ill intentions or malice.

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Contexto cultural

The mention of 'Ram' highlights the cultural expectation of honesty and piety. The proverb is used across many South Asian languages with similar variations.

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Context is key

Use this only when you are sure the person is being deceptive.

Significado

Someone who speaks sweetly and deceptively but harbors ill intentions or malice.

💡

Context is key

Use this only when you are sure the person is being deceptive.

Ponte a prueba

Which person fits the proverb?

Who is 'मुँह में राम, बगल में छुरी'?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: A person who is two-faced

The proverb specifically refers to someone who acts nice but is secretly malicious.

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Banco de ejercicios

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Which person fits the proverb? Choose B1

Who is 'मुँह में राम, बगल में छुरी'?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: A person who is two-faced

The proverb specifically refers to someone who acts nice but is secretly malicious.

🎉 Puntuación: /1

Preguntas frecuentes

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It is a strong accusation, so use it carefully.

Frases relacionadas

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आस्तीन का साँप

synonym

Snake in the sleeve

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दोमुँहा

similar

Two-faced

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