A1 Proverb Neutral

उल्टा चोर कोतवाल को डांटे।

ulta chor kotwal ko daante.

Pot calling kettle black.

Significado

The wrongdoer blames the one in authority for their own fault.

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Contexto cultural

The term 'Kotwal' is very specific to North Indian history, making this proverb deeply rooted in the region's administrative past. This proverb is frequently used in Indian cinema to depict corrupt or arrogant villains.

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Use with confidence

This is a very punchy proverb. Use it when you want to shut down a hypocritical argument.

Significado

The wrongdoer blames the one in authority for their own fault.

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Use with confidence

This is a very punchy proverb. Use it when you want to shut down a hypocritical argument.

Ponte a prueba

Which situation best fits the proverb?

When is it appropriate to use 'उल्टा चोर कोतवाल को डांटे'?

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

The proverb specifically refers to a guilty person shifting blame.

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Which situation best fits the proverb? Choose A1

When is it appropriate to use 'उल्टा चोर कोतवाल को डांटे'?

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

The proverb specifically refers to a guilty person shifting blame.

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Preguntas frecuentes

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Only if you have a very informal relationship and are 100% sure they are wrong. Otherwise, it is risky.

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