B2 Idiom Neutral

चेहरा पीला पड़ना

chehra peela padna

To turn pale with fear/shock

Meaning

To become visibly frightened or shocked, often losing color in the face.

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Cultural Background

In North Indian storytelling, this phrase is a staple in thrillers and dramas. It is often used to describe someone who is 'guilty' of something.

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Context is key

Only use this for fear or shock, not for sadness.

Meaning

To become visibly frightened or shocked, often losing color in the face.

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Context is key

Only use this for fear or shock, not for sadness.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct verb.

डर के मारे उसका चेहरा पीला ______ गया।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: पड़

The idiom is 'पीला पड़ना'.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

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

डर के मारे उसका चेहरा पीला ______ गया।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: पड़

The idiom is 'पीला पड़ना'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, but it's more common for fear.

Related Phrases

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चेहरा उतर जाना

contrast

To look sad

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रंग उड़ जाना

synonym

To lose color

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