A1 Idiom अनौपचारिक

A călca pe bec

To make a mistake

मतलब

To break a rule or make an error.

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सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

In Romania, being 'atent' (careful) is a highly valued trait to avoid 'călcatul pe bec' in social hierarchies. The phrase is equally common in the Republic of Moldova, often used with the same informal flavor. Younger generations might shorten it to just 'a o comite', but 'a călca pe bec' remains the classic 'parental' warning.

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Use with 'iar'

Adding 'iar' (again) makes it sound very natural: 'Iar ai călcat pe bec!'

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Don't use for accidents

If you drop a glass, don't say you 'călcat pe bec' unless it was a rule not to touch the glass.

मतलब

To break a rule or make an error.

💡

Use with 'iar'

Adding 'iar' (again) makes it sound very natural: 'Iar ai călcat pe bec!'

⚠️

Don't use for accidents

If you drop a glass, don't say you 'călcat pe bec' unless it was a rule not to touch the glass.

खुद को परखो

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the idiom.

Dacă Ionuț mai ______ pe bec, va fi pedepsit.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: calcă

The subject is 'Ionuț' (he), so we use the 3rd person singular 'calcă'.

What does 'a călca pe bec' mean in this context?

Maria a călcat pe bec la petrecere când a vărsat vin pe covor.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: She made a mistake/blunder.

In a social context like a party, it refers to a blunder.

Match the situation to the phrase.

You forgot your boss's name during a meeting.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Ai călcat pe bec.

Forgetting a name in a professional setting is a classic 'călcat pe bec'.

🎉 स्कोर: /3

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अभ्यास बैंक

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Complete the sentence with the correct form of the idiom. Fill Blank A1

Dacă Ionuț mai ______ pe bec, va fi pedepsit.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: calcă

The subject is 'Ionuț' (he), so we use the 3rd person singular 'calcă'.

What does 'a călca pe bec' mean in this context? Choose A2

Maria a călcat pe bec la petrecere când a vărsat vin pe covor.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: She made a mistake/blunder.

In a social context like a party, it refers to a blunder.

Match the situation to the phrase. situation_matching B1

You forgot your boss's name during a meeting.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Ai călcat pe bec.

Forgetting a name in a professional setting is a classic 'călcat pe bec'.

🎉 स्कोर: /3

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

2 सवाल

No, it's not rude, but it is informal. You can use it with friends or family without offending them.

Yes, but usually it implies a mistake that is 'caught' or has a specific consequence.

संबंधित मुहावरे

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A o sfecli

synonym

To mess up.

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A da cu bâta-n baltă

similar

To make a social blunder.

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A fi în culpă

formal equivalent

To be at fault.

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A o face de oaie

synonym

To make a fool of oneself.

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