A2 Idiom Formal

आँखें बिछाना

aankhein bichhana

To spread eyes

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Meaning

To eagerly wait for someone with great anticipation.

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Cultural Background

In North Indian weddings, the groom's arrival is often described with this phrase. It is a standard way to show respect to elders.

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Context is key

Only use this for people you love or respect.

Meaning

To eagerly wait for someone with great anticipation.

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Context is key

Only use this for people you love or respect.

Test Yourself

Which sentence uses the idiom correctly?

Choose the best option:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: मैं अपने दोस्त के लिए आँखें बिछाए बैठा हूँ।

The idiom is for people you care about, not food or transport.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which sentence uses the idiom correctly? Choose A2

Choose the best option:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: मैं अपने दोस्त के लिए आँखें बिछाए बैठा हूँ।

The idiom is for people you care about, not food or transport.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Only if you want to be extremely polite and show deep respect.

Related Phrases

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राह तकना

similar

To look at the path

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पलकें बिछाना

synonym

To spread eyelids

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