Signification
Using excessive force for a small problem.
Contexte culturel
In both regions, mosquitoes are a daily nuisance. The proverb resonates deeply because everyone knows the frustration of a mosquito, but also the absurdity of using something as grand as a cannon in a domestic setting. The phrase is frequently used in newspapers to criticize 'Red Tapism' or when the government creates a massive committee for a tiny problem. The mention of 'Kaman' (Cannon) reflects the Mughal influence on Bengali language and military history, where cannons were the ultimate status symbol of power.
Use it for humor
This phrase is great for making people laugh when they are being too serious about a small problem.
Don't over-use 'Daga'
The verb 'daga' is almost only used with 'kaman' or 'fire'. Don't use it for hitting a ball or a person.
Signification
Using excessive force for a small problem.
Use it for humor
This phrase is great for making people laugh when they are being too serious about a small problem.
Don't over-use 'Daga'
The verb 'daga' is almost only used with 'kaman' or 'fire'. Don't use it for hitting a ball or a person.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to complete the proverb.
মশা মারতে ______ দাগা।
The standard proverb uses 'কামান' (cannon) to show the highest level of overkill.
Which situation best fits the phrase 'মশা মারতে কামান দাগা'?
Choose the best scenario:
Buying a whole library for one book is a disproportionate use of resources for a small goal.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the phrase.
রহিম: আমি এই ছোট পেরেকটা ঠোকার জন্য একটা ইলেকট্রিক ড্রিল মেশিন কিনলাম। করিম: আরে ভাই, তুমি তো দেখছি ______!
Karim is pointing out that Rahim is using an unnecessarily powerful tool for a simple task.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Problem vs. Solution
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesমশা মারতে ______ দাগা।
The standard proverb uses 'কামান' (cannon) to show the highest level of overkill.
Choose the best scenario:
Buying a whole library for one book is a disproportionate use of resources for a small goal.
রহিম: আমি এই ছোট পেরেকটা ঠোকার জন্য একটা ইলেকট্রিক ড্রিল মেশিন কিনলাম। করিম: আরে ভাই, তুমি তো দেখছি ______!
Karim is pointing out that Rahim is using an unnecessarily powerful tool for a simple task.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsIt can be slightly sarcastic, so use it with friends or in a lighthearted way. Don't say it to your boss unless you have a very good relationship!
You can, but it's not the 'standard' proverb. 'Kaman' makes it much more dramatic and funny.
Expressions liées
খাজনার চেয়ে বাজনা বেশি
similarThe noise/show is more than the actual tax/value.
তিলকে তাল করা
similarTo make a palm fruit out of a sesame seed.
পাহাড় কাটা ইঁদুর মারা
contrastDigging a mountain only to find a mouse.
