Meaning
To express anger or disapproval through one's gaze, often as a warning.
Cultural Background
Eye contact is a primary way to discipline children without verbalizing. Using this phrase in a meeting is seen as very aggressive.
Context is key
Always check the speaker's tone.
Meaning
To express anger or disapproval through one's gaze, often as a warning.
Context is key
Always check the speaker's tone.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
जब मैंने उससे सवाल पूछा, तो उसने मुझे _____ दिखाईं।
The idiom is 'आँखें दिखाना'.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesजब मैंने उससे सवाल पूछा, तो उसने मुझे _____ दिखाईं।
The idiom is 'आँखें दिखाना'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it is confrontational.
Related Phrases
आँखें तरेरना
synonymTo glare
आँखें लाल करना
similarTo get very angry