A2 Idiom Neutral

अपना पराया देखना

apna paraya dekhna

To differentiate between own and others

Meaning

To show partiality, favoring one's own people over strangers.

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Cultural Background

In India, the 'Apna-Paraya' concept is central to social ethics. It is often debated in the context of 'Bhai-Bhatijawad' (nepotism). The phrase is used to highlight the struggle between personal relationships and professional ethics.

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Use it in arguments

It is a very effective way to point out unfairness in a debate.

Meaning

To show partiality, favoring one's own people over strangers.

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Use it in arguments

It is a very effective way to point out unfairness in a debate.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

मैनेजर को ________ नहीं देखना चाहिए।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: अपना पराया

The idiom fits the context of fairness.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A2

मैनेजर को ________ नहीं देखना चाहिए।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: अपना पराया

The idiom fits the context of fairness.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

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It can be, as it is an accusation of bias.

Related Phrases

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भेदभाव करना

synonym

To discriminate

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पक्षपात

synonym

Partiality

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