A1 Proverb خنثی

उल्टा चोर कोतवाल को डांटे।

ulta chor kotwal ko daante.

Pot calling kettle black.

معنی

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

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زمینه فرهنگی

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.

معنی

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.

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Which situation best fits the proverb?

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

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: b

The proverb specifically refers to a guilty person shifting blame.

🎉 امتیاز: /1

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Which situation best fits the proverb? Choose A1

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

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: b

The proverb specifically refers to a guilty person shifting blame.

🎉 امتیاز: /1

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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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चोर की दाढ़ी में तिनका

similar

The guilty person is always fearful.

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