Signification
To be in a situation where a severe threat or danger is imminent.
Contexte culturel
In Indian offices, this is a standard way to express high-pressure deadlines. Students use this to bond over shared exam stress.
Use with 'ki'
Always use 'ki' to specify the threat, e.g., 'fail hone ki talwar'.
Signification
To be in a situation where a severe threat or danger is imminent.
Use with 'ki'
Always use 'ki' to specify the threat, e.g., 'fail hone ki talwar'.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence with the correct verb.
नौकरी जाने की तलवार मेरे सिर पर ______ रही है।
The idiom uses 'lटकना' (to hang).
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Banque d exercices
1 exercicesनौकरी जाने की तलवार मेरे सिर पर ______ रही है।
The idiom uses 'lटकना' (to hang).
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Questions fréquentes
1 questionsYes, but it's rare. It's almost always figurative.
Expressions liées
मुसीबत में होना
similarTo be in trouble
दबाव में होना
similarTo be under pressure
