मुँह में राम, बगल में छुरी।
munh mein Ram, bagal mein chhuri.
Honey tongue, heart of gall.
Signification
Someone who speaks sweetly and deceptively but harbors ill intentions or malice.
Contexte culturel
The mention of 'Ram' highlights the cultural expectation of honesty and piety. The proverb is used across many South Asian languages with similar variations.
Context is key
Use this only when you are sure the person is being deceptive.
Signification
Someone who speaks sweetly and deceptively but harbors ill intentions or malice.
Context is key
Use this only when you are sure the person is being deceptive.
Teste-toi
Which person fits the proverb?
Who is 'मुँह में राम, बगल में छुरी'?
The proverb specifically refers to someone who acts nice but is secretly malicious.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
1 exercicesWho is 'मुँह में राम, बगल में छुरी'?
The proverb specifically refers to someone who acts nice but is secretly malicious.
🎉 Score : /1
Questions fréquentes
1 questionsIt is a strong accusation, so use it carefully.
Expressions liées
आस्तीन का साँप
synonymSnake in the sleeve
दोमुँहा
similarTwo-faced
