B2 Collocation Neutral

बड़ा कदम उठाना।

bada kadam uthana.

To take a big step.

Meaning

To make a significant move or decision, often involving risk.

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Cultural Background

In India, 'taking a big step' is often associated with family approval. Doing it without family consent is considered even 'bigger'. In Western cultures, this is often linked to individual autonomy and personal freedom.

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Use with 'का'

Always use 'का' before 'बड़ा कदम' when specifying the action, e.g., 'शादी का बड़ा कदम'.

Meaning

To make a significant move or decision, often involving risk.

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Use with 'का'

Always use 'का' before 'बड़ा कदम' when specifying the action, e.g., 'शादी का बड़ा कदम'.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

उसने अपनी ज़िंदगी में एक _______ उठाया है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: बड़ा कदम

The idiom is 'बड़ा कदम उठाना' for major decisions.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank A2

उसने अपनी ज़िंदगी में एक _______ उठाया है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: बड़ा कदम

The idiom is 'बड़ा कदम उठाना' for major decisions.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it sounds sarcastic.

Related Phrases

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जोखिम उठाना

similar

To take a risk

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नई शुरुआत करना

builds on

To make a new start

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