B2 Expression Informal

बस यही तो कमी थी।

bas yahi toh kami thi.

That's all that was missing.

Meaning

Used ironically when a negative situation is made worse by another unfortunate event.

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Cultural Background

Commonly used in urban centers like Delhi. Used across generations to bond over shared bad luck. Frequently used in comedy scenes.

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Tone is everything

If you say it without sarcasm, it sounds like you are actually missing something.

Meaning

Used ironically when a negative situation is made worse by another unfortunate event.

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Tone is everything

If you say it without sarcasm, it sounds like you are actually missing something.

Test Yourself

When is it appropriate to use this phrase?

You drop your phone and the screen cracks. What do you say?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a

It expresses ironic frustration.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
When is it appropriate to use this phrase? Choose A2

You drop your phone and the screen cracks. What do you say?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a

It expresses ironic frustration.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is too informal.

Related Phrases

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यही बाकी था

synonym

This was all that was left.

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