Signification
Signaling the failure or end
Contexte culturel
The conch is a symbol of Lord Vishnu. Using it for failure is a form of 'sacred irony'. The sound of the conch is believed to ward off evil, but here it marks the end of a venture. The conch is used in daily puja. Its metaphorical use shows how religious symbols permeate daily language. Even in modern offices, this phrase is used to describe project shutdowns.
Context is key
Only use this when you are sure the situation is permanently over.
Tone matters
It can sound a bit harsh, so use it carefully with friends.
Signification
Signaling the failure or end
Context is key
Only use this when you are sure the situation is permanently over.
Tone matters
It can sound a bit harsh, so use it carefully with friends.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
நிறுவனம் நஷ்டமடைந்ததால், உரிமையாளர் __________.
The idiom for failure is 'sangu ooduthal'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct usage.
The verb 'ooduthal' (to blow) is the correct collocate for 'sangu' in this idiom.
Complete the dialogue.
A: திட்டம் தோல்வி. B: ஆமாம், அதற்கு __________.
This is the standard colloquial way to express the end of a project.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesநிறுவனம் நஷ்டமடைந்ததால், உரிமையாளர் __________.
The idiom for failure is 'sangu ooduthal'.
Choose the correct usage.
The verb 'ooduthal' (to blow) is the correct collocate for 'sangu' in this idiom.
A: திட்டம் தோல்வி. B: ஆமாம், அதற்கு __________.
This is the standard colloquial way to express the end of a project.
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Questions fréquentes
2 questionsNot inherently, but it can sound cynical.
Better to avoid it in very formal emails.
Expressions liées
கடை விரித்தல்
contrastTo open a shop
முடிவு கட்டுதல்
synonymTo put an end to
கதவை மூடுதல்
similarTo close the door
கலைந்து போதல்
similarTo disperse/fall apart
