B1 Proverb Neutral

आधा तीतर आधी बटेर

aadha teetar aadhi bater

Half partridge, half quail

Meaning

Neither here nor there; a mismatched or incomplete situation.

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Cultural Background

Birds like partridges and quails were common in rural life, making this a very relatable metaphor. It is now used to describe everything from fusion food to bad fashion choices.

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Use it for emphasis

Don't use it for small mistakes; save it for when something is truly a mess.

Meaning

Neither here nor there; a mismatched or incomplete situation.

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Use it for emphasis

Don't use it for small mistakes; save it for when something is truly a mess.

Test Yourself

Complete the proverb.

यह योजना ________ है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: आधा तीतर आधी बटेर

The proverb is a fixed set phrase.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the proverb. Fill Blank B1

यह योजना ________ है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: आधा तीतर आधी बटेर

The proverb is a fixed set phrase.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, if they are behaving inconsistently.

Related Phrases

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न घर का न घाट का

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Homeless/aimless

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