B1 Proverb Neutral

आ बैल मुझे मार

aa bail mujhe maar

Oh bull, hit me

Meaning

Deliberately inviting trouble or danger upon oneself.

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Cultural Background

Bulls are respected but feared; the proverb uses this fear to teach caution.

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Use it for emphasis

Use it when you want to sound like a native speaker giving wise advice.

Meaning

Deliberately inviting trouble or danger upon oneself.

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Use it for emphasis

Use it when you want to sound like a native speaker giving wise advice.

Test Yourself

Which situation is 'आ बैल मुझे मार'?

A) Helping a friend. B) Arguing with a dangerous person for no reason.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: B

It describes inviting trouble, not helping.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which situation is 'आ बैल मुझे मार'? Choose A2

A) Helping a friend. B) Arguing with a dangerous person for no reason.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: B

It describes inviting trouble, not helping.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Only if you have a very friendly relationship; otherwise, it might sound rude.

Related Phrases

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मुसीबत को दावत देना

synonym

To invite trouble

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