A1 Idiom Neutral

बाल-बाल बचना

baal-baal bachna

To escape by hair

Meaning

To have a very narrow escape from danger or a difficult situation.

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Cultural Background

Commonly used in daily life to describe traffic incidents. Used in Hindi-speaking communities, often translated literally into local languages. Frequently used in action movies during chase scenes. Used in offices to describe missing a deadline.

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Remember the repetition

Always repeat 'बाल' twice. 'बाल बचना' is incorrect.

Meaning

To have a very narrow escape from danger or a difficult situation.

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Remember the repetition

Always repeat 'बाल' twice. 'बाल बचना' is incorrect.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

वह कार दुर्घटना से _____ बचा।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: बाल-बाल

The idiom is 'बाल-बाल बचना'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank A1

वह कार दुर्घटना से _____ बचा।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: बाल-बाल

The idiom is 'बाल-बाल बचना'.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is strictly for avoiding negative outcomes.

Related Phrases

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मौत को छूकर आना

similar

To touch death and come back.

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