A2 Idiom Neutral

अपना घर भरना

apna ghar bharna

To fill one's own house

Meaning

To serve one's own interests, often selfishly.

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Cultural Background

The concept of 'Ghar' (home) is central to identity. Calling someone out for 'filling their house' is a deep insult to their family values. Used frequently in office politics to describe unethical managers.

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Context is Key

Always check if the person is actually doing something wrong before using this. It is a strong accusation.

Meaning

To serve one's own interests, often selfishly.

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Context is Key

Always check if the person is actually doing something wrong before using this. It is a strong accusation.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank.

वह जनता की सेवा के बजाय ____ में लगा है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: अपना घर भरने

The idiom for greed is 'अपना घर भरना'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank. Fill Blank A2

वह जनता की सेवा के बजाय ____ में लगा है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: अपना घर भरने

The idiom for greed is 'अपना घर भरना'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is an accusation of greed or corruption. Use it carefully.

Related Phrases

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जेबें भरना

synonym

To fill pockets

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स्वार्थ सिद्ध करना

similar

To fulfill self-interest

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अपना उल्लू सीधा करना

similar

To serve one's own purpose

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