Signification
An absurdity or something that cannot exist.
Contexte culturel
The idiom is a favorite in 'Abol Tabol' style nonsense literature, where logical impossibilities are celebrated. It stems from the Nyaya school of logic, used to teach students about linguistic fallacies. Journalists frequently use it to critique unrealistic election manifestos. In social circles, using this idiom shows you are sharp-witted and cannot be easily fooled.
Use it for Sarcasm
It's most effective when used with a slightly skeptical tone of voice.
Not for Real Gold
Never use it to describe actual gold items, or people will think you are calling the item a fake.
Signification
An absurdity or something that cannot exist.
Use it for Sarcasm
It's most effective when used with a slightly skeptical tone of voice.
Not for Real Gold
Never use it to describe actual gold items, or people will think you are calling the item a fake.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct idiom.
তোমার এই অসম্ভব পরিকল্পনাটি আসলে একটি ________।
The idiom for an impossible plan is 'Sonar Pathorbati'.
Which situation best fits the use of 'Sonar Pathorbati'?
In which scenario would you use this idiom?
The idiom is used for logical or physical impossibilities.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'আমি কালকের মধ্যে লটারি জিতে রাজা হয়ে যাবো!' B: 'বেশি স্বপ্ন দেখো না, ওটা তো ________!'
B is telling A that their dream is an impossibility.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesতোমার এই অসম্ভব পরিকল্পনাটি আসলে একটি ________।
The idiom for an impossible plan is 'Sonar Pathorbati'.
In which scenario would you use this idiom?
The idiom is used for logical or physical impossibilities.
A: 'আমি কালকের মধ্যে লটারি জিতে রাজা হয়ে যাবো!' B: 'বেশি স্বপ্ন দেখো না, ওটা তো ________!'
B is telling A that their dream is an impossibility.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsIt can be. Calling someone's idea a 'Sonar Pathorbati' is a polite way of saying they are talking nonsense.
Yes, but be careful. It's better to use it when discussing a third party's unrealistic proposal rather than your boss's.
Expressions liées
ঘোড়ার ডিম
similarA horse's egg (nonsense/nothing).
আকাশকুসুম
synonymA flower of the sky (daydream).
কাঁঠালের আমসত্ত্ব
similarMango leather made of jackfruit.
