Significado
To speak or act without a clear purpose, to make random attempts.
Contexto cultural
The 'Latth' is a central part of village life in UP and Bihar, used by farmers and village elders. Using it in the dust signifies a waste of a powerful tool. Teachers often use this phrase to discourage 'guessing' in exams, emphasizing that knowledge is better than luck. In Indian startups, this idiom is used to describe 'growth hacking' attempts that aren't backed by user data. It is a favorite phrase for opposition leaders to criticize the ruling party's unplanned schemes.
Use for Guessing
This is the most natural way to describe someone guessing on a test.
Not for Experts
Don't use this for an expert's intuition, as it implies the person is clueless.
Significado
To speak or act without a clear purpose, to make random attempts.
Use for Guessing
This is the most natural way to describe someone guessing on a test.
Not for Experts
Don't use this for an expert's intuition, as it implies the person is clueless.
Pair with 'Tukka'
You can say 'Dhool mein latth maara aur tukka lag gaya' to mean 'I guessed blindly and got lucky.'
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
बिना तैयारी के इंटरव्यू देना ______ जैसा है।
Giving an interview without preparation is an aimless effort, which fits the idiom.
Which situation best describes 'धूल में लट्ठ मारना'?
Choose the correct scenario:
Guessing without knowledge is the core meaning of the idiom.
Complete the dialogue.
अमित: मुझे इस मशीन को ठीक करना नहीं आता। सुमित: तो फिर तुम क्यों ______?
Sumit is asking why Amit is making aimless attempts if he doesn't know how to fix it.
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Banco de ejercicios
3 ejerciciosबिना तैयारी के इंटरव्यू देना ______ जैसा है।
Giving an interview without preparation is an aimless effort, which fits the idiom.
Choose the correct scenario:
Guessing without knowledge is the core meaning of the idiom.
अमित: मुझे इस मशीन को ठीक करना नहीं आता। सुमित: तो फिर तुम क्यों ______?
Sumit is asking why Amit is making aimless attempts if he doesn't know how to fix it.
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Preguntas frecuentes
3 preguntasIt can be slightly dismissive. Use it with friends or to describe your own actions, but be careful using it for a superior.
Only if you are describing a past mistake where you lacked a plan. Don't use it to describe your current strategy!
It's a long, thick bamboo stick, often reinforced with iron rings, used traditionally in India for defense.
Frases relacionadas
अंधेरे में तीर चलाना
synonymTo shoot an arrow in the dark
हवा में तलवार चलाना
similarTo swing a sword in the air
गप्पे मारना
builds onTo gossip or talk nonsense
तुक्का मारना
specialized formTo make a lucky guess
