Significado
To fool or trick someone, making them appear foolish.
Contexto cultural
In North India, this is a very common household phrase used by parents to children or friends to friends. While Hindi is not the primary language, the phrase is widely understood due to Bollywood influence. Even in offices, colleagues might use this in the breakroom, though never in a formal email.
Context is everything
Always check the tone. If someone is smiling, it's a joke. If they are angry, it's an accusation.
Avoid in formal settings
Never use this in a job interview or with your boss.
Significado
To fool or trick someone, making them appear foolish.
Context is everything
Always check the tone. If someone is smiling, it's a joke. If they are angry, it's an accusation.
Avoid in formal settings
Never use this in a job interview or with your boss.
Ponte a prueba
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct way to say 'He fooled me'.
The idiom is 'उल्लू बनाना', not 'करना' or 'देखना'.
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Banco de ejercicios
1 ejerciciosChoose the correct way to say 'He fooled me'.
The idiom is 'उल्लू बनाना', not 'करना' or 'देखना'.
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Preguntas frecuentes
2 preguntasIt can be, depending on the context. Use it carefully.
Absolutely not. It is too informal.
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