B2 Expression Informal

बात को घुमाओ मत

baat ko ghumao mat

Don't beat around the bush

Meaning

Asking someone to be direct and say what they mean without evasion.

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Cultural Background

In hierarchical settings, people often avoid direct 'no's'. This phrase is a way to challenge that cultural norm.

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Tone matters

Say this with a firm, calm voice. If you sound angry, it becomes an attack.

Meaning

Asking someone to be direct and say what they mean without evasion.

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Tone matters

Say this with a firm, calm voice. If you sound angry, it becomes an attack.

Test Yourself

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Choose the correct form.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: बात को घुमाओ मत

The imperative causative form 'घुमाओ' is required.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose B1

Choose the correct form.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: बात को घुमाओ मत

The imperative causative form 'घुमाओ' is required.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It can be, depending on your tone and who you are talking to.

Related Phrases

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सीधे मुद्दे पर आओ

synonym

Come to the point

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