B1 Idiom Informal

भंडा फोड़ना।

bhada faugdhana

To break the pot.

Meaning

To expose someone's secrets, wrongdoings, or a conspiracy.

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Cultural Background

Clay pots are traditional, making the idiom very relatable in rural and urban settings. Hindi news channels frequently use this in headlines to grab attention.

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Use it for drama

Only use this when the secret is significant. Don't use it for small things.

Meaning

To expose someone's secrets, wrongdoings, or a conspiracy.

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Use it for drama

Only use this when the secret is significant. Don't use it for small things.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

उसने मेरे झूठ का _____ फोड़ दिया।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: भंडा

The idiom is 'bhanda phodna'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank B1

उसने मेरे झूठ का _____ फोड़ दिया।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: भंडा

The idiom is 'bhanda phodna'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, but it sounds like you are blaming the person for ruining it.

Related Phrases

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पोल खोलना

synonym

To reveal a weakness/secret

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पर्दाफाश करना

synonym

To expose/unveil

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