Meaning
To lose one's wisdom or good judgment, acting foolishly.
Cultural Background
Commonly used in family disputes to express shock at a relative's choice. Often used in stories to show a character's tragic flaw.
Gender agreement
Remember that 'अक्ल' is feminine, so use 'पड़ गई' or 'पड़ गए' depending on the pluralization of the intellect.
Meaning
To lose one's wisdom or good judgment, acting foolishly.
Gender agreement
Remember that 'अक्ल' is feminine, so use 'पड़ गई' or 'पड़ गए' depending on the pluralization of the intellect.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct verb.
उसकी अक्ल पर पत्थर ______ गए थे।
The idiom is 'अक्ल पर पत्थर पड़ना'.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesउसकी अक्ल पर पत्थर ______ गए थे।
The idiom is 'अक्ल पर पत्थर पड़ना'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt can be, if used to insult someone's intelligence. Use it carefully.
Related Phrases
मति मारी जाना
synonymIntellect being destroyed
