C1
Proverb
Formal
अंधा बाँटे रेवड़ी, फिर-फिर अपनों को दे।
andha baante revdi, phir-phir apnon ko de.
Charity begins at home.
Meaning
Those in power often favor their own people or kin.
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Cultural Background
Revdi is a popular winter sweet, making the imagery very relatable.
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Context is key
Only use this when you are sure the person is being unfair.
Meaning
Those in power often favor their own people or kin.
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Context is key
Only use this when you are sure the person is being unfair.
Test Yourself
Complete the proverb.
अंधा बाँटे रेवड़ी, फिर-फिर ____ को दे।
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: अपनों
The proverb specifically uses 'अपनों' (one's own).
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Complete the proverb.
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अंधा बाँटे रेवड़ी, फिर-फिर ____ को दे।
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: अपनों
The proverb specifically uses 'अपनों' (one's own).
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt is critical and accusatory, so use it carefully.
Related Phrases
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भाई-भतीजावाद
synonymNepotism
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