Signification
Responding to an attack with even greater force.
Contexte culturel
In Pakistan, this phrase is almost synonymous with national pride, especially in the context of cricket matches against India or border tensions. It's a 'heroic' phrase. Used frequently in 'Mushairas' (poetry gatherings) when one poet gives a better verse in response to another's challenge. Action movies often use this as a catchphrase for the hero before the final fight scene. Used among South Asian expatriates when discussing tough market competition or standing up to unfair bosses.
Use in Sports
This is the safest and most common place for learners to use it without sounding too aggressive.
Don't use with Elders
Even if an elder is wrong, using this phrase toward them is considered very disrespectful (be-adabi).
Signification
Responding to an attack with even greater force.
Use in Sports
This is the safest and most common place for learners to use it without sounding too aggressive.
Don't use with Elders
Even if an elder is wrong, using this phrase toward them is considered very disrespectful (be-adabi).
The 'Ne' Particle
Remember: Us NE eent ka jawab... Always use 'ne' for past tense!
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom.
اینٹ کا جواب _______ سے دینا۔
The idiom specifically uses 'patthar' (stone) to show a stronger response.
Which situation best fits this idiom?
When would you say 'Eent ka jawab patthar se dena'?
It is used for retaliation or winning against someone who tried to harm you.
Complete the dialogue.
A: اس نے میری بے عزتی کی۔ B: تم چپ کیوں ہو؟ اسے _______۔
B is encouraging A to stand up for themselves and retaliate.
Match the phrase to the correct context.
Match 'Eent ka jawab patthar se dena' with its best real-world application.
It is frequently used in politics to describe a strong response to an opponent.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesاینٹ کا جواب _______ سے دینا۔
The idiom specifically uses 'patthar' (stone) to show a stronger response.
When would you say 'Eent ka jawab patthar se dena'?
It is used for retaliation or winning against someone who tried to harm you.
A: اس نے میری بے عزتی کی۔ B: تم چپ کیوں ہو؟ اسے _______۔
B is encouraging A to stand up for themselves and retaliate.
Match 'Eent ka jawab patthar se dena' with its best real-world application.
It is frequently used in politics to describe a strong response to an opponent.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsIt's not 'rude' per se, but it is aggressive. It shows you are not a pushover.
Only if you are talking about competitors. Don't use it about your boss or colleagues unless you want a fight!
'Badla' is just revenge. This idiom describes the *style* of revenge—hitting back harder.
Yes, it is identical in Hindi (ईंट का जवाब पत्थर سے देना).
Expressions liées
منہ توڑ جواب دینا
synonymTo give a jaw-breaking answer.
بدلہ لینا
similarTo take revenge.
لوہا لوہے کو کاٹتا ہے
similarIron cuts iron.
معاف کر دینا
contrastTo forgive.
