A2 Idiom Neutral

اینٹ کا جواب پتھر سے دینا

اینٹ کا جواب پتھر سے دینا

To retaliate strongly

Significado

Responding to an attack with even greater force.

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Contexto cultural

In Pakistan, this phrase is almost synonymous with national pride, especially in the context of cricket matches against India or border tensions. It's a 'heroic' phrase. Used frequently in 'Mushairas' (poetry gatherings) when one poet gives a better verse in response to another's challenge. Action movies often use this as a catchphrase for the hero before the final fight scene. Used among South Asian expatriates when discussing tough market competition or standing up to unfair bosses.

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Use in Sports

This is the safest and most common place for learners to use it without sounding too aggressive.

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Don't use with Elders

Even if an elder is wrong, using this phrase toward them is considered very disrespectful (be-adabi).

Significado

Responding to an attack with even greater force.

💡

Use in Sports

This is the safest and most common place for learners to use it without sounding too aggressive.

⚠️

Don't use with Elders

Even if an elder is wrong, using this phrase toward them is considered very disrespectful (be-adabi).

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The 'Ne' Particle

Remember: Us NE eent ka jawab... Always use 'ne' for past tense!

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom.

اینٹ کا جواب _______ سے دینا۔

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

The idiom specifically uses 'patthar' (stone) to show a stronger response.

Which situation best fits this idiom?

When would you say 'Eent ka jawab patthar se dena'?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: When you win a race after someone tried to trip you.

It is used for retaliation or winning against someone who tried to harm you.

Complete the dialogue.

A: اس نے میری بے عزتی کی۔ B: تم چپ کیوں ہو؟ اسے _______۔

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: اینٹ کا جواب پتھر سے دو

B is encouraging A to stand up for themselves and retaliate.

Match the phrase to the correct context.

Match 'Eent ka jawab patthar se dena' with its best real-world application.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: A crushing political rebuttal

It is frequently used in politics to describe a strong response to an opponent.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Ayudas visuales

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom. Fill Blank A1

اینٹ کا جواب _______ سے دینا۔

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

The idiom specifically uses 'patthar' (stone) to show a stronger response.

Which situation best fits this idiom? Choose A2

When would you say 'Eent ka jawab patthar se dena'?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: When you win a race after someone tried to trip you.

It is used for retaliation or winning against someone who tried to harm you.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: اس نے میری بے عزتی کی۔ B: تم چپ کیوں ہو؟ اسے _______۔

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: اینٹ کا جواب پتھر سے دو

B is encouraging A to stand up for themselves and retaliate.

Match the phrase to the correct context. situation_matching B2

Match 'Eent ka jawab patthar se dena' with its best real-world application.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: A crushing political rebuttal

It is frequently used in politics to describe a strong response to an opponent.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

4 preguntas

It's not 'rude' per se, but it is aggressive. It shows you are not a pushover.

Only if you are talking about competitors. Don't use it about your boss or colleagues unless you want a fight!

'Badla' is just revenge. This idiom describes the *style* of revenge—hitting back harder.

Yes, it is identical in Hindi (ईंट का जवाब पत्थर سے देना).

Frases relacionadas

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منہ توڑ جواب دینا

synonym

To give a jaw-breaking answer.

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بدلہ لینا

similar

To take revenge.

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لوہا لوہے کو کاٹتا ہے

similar

Iron cuts iron.

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معاف کر دینا

contrast

To forgive.

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