C1 Idiom Formal

आँख का काँटा

aankh ka kaanta

An eyesore

Meaning

Someone or something that is disliked or is a source of constant annoyance.

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Cultural Background

Often used in family dramas to describe a daughter-in-law or relative who is disliked. Used in professional settings to describe a rival colleague.

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Context is key

Only use this for people you genuinely dislike, not for minor annoyances.

Meaning

Someone or something that is disliked or is a source of constant annoyance.

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Context is key

Only use this for people you genuinely dislike, not for minor annoyances.

Test Yourself

Choose the correct meaning.

आँख का काँटा होने का क्या अर्थ है?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: बहुत परेशान करने वाला होना

It means someone who is a source of constant annoyance.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Choose the correct meaning. Choose B1

आँख का काँटा होने का क्या अर्थ है?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: बहुत परेशान करने वाला होना

It means someone who is a source of constant annoyance.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it can refer to a situation or object that is a nuisance.

Related Phrases

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आँख में खटकना

synonym

To be an irritant

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