B2 Expression Neutral

बात बढ़ाना

baat badhana

To escalate an issue

Meaning

To worsen a situation or argument by adding more to it.

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Cultural Background

Elders often use this to maintain family hierarchy. Used to keep meetings efficient.

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Listen first

Before saying 'baat mat badhao', ensure you have listened to the other person.

Meaning

To worsen a situation or argument by adding more to it.

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Listen first

Before saying 'baat mat badhao', ensure you have listened to the other person.

Test Yourself

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the best way to tell someone to stop arguing.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: बात मत बढ़ाओ

The imperative form for 'tum' (informal) is 'badhao'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which sentence is correct? Choose B1

Choose the best way to tell someone to stop arguing.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: बात मत बढ़ाओ

The imperative form for 'tum' (informal) is 'badhao'.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It can be if used dismissively.

Related Phrases

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बात का बतंगड़ बनाना

synonym

Making a mountain out of a molehill

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