Meaning
To be the sole source of help or reliance for someone.
Cultural Background
Reflects the duty of children to care for parents. Often used in Bollywood movies to evoke sympathy.
Use with care
It is a heavy, emotional phrase. Use it only when the support is truly vital.
Meaning
To be the sole source of help or reliance for someone.
Use with care
It is a heavy, emotional phrase. Use it only when the support is truly vital.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank.
वह अपने माता-पिता के लिए _____ है।
The idiom is 'अंधे की लाठी'.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesवह अपने माता-पिता के लिए _____ है।
The idiom is 'अंधे की लाठी'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, if they are your only support in a very tough time.
Related Phrases
सहारा होना
synonymTo be support
कंधा देना
similarTo give a shoulder