C1 Slang Slang

छक्का मारना

chhakka marna

To hit a six

Meaning

To achieve a great success or perform exceptionally well.

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Cultural Background

Cricket is the most popular sport, making this metaphor universally understood. Similar to India, cricket is a national passion, and the phrase is used identically. Even outside India, the Indian diaspora uses this phrase to maintain cultural ties.

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Context is key

Only use this for big wins, not small tasks.

Meaning

To achieve a great success or perform exceptionally well.

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Context is key

Only use this for big wins, not small tasks.

Test Yourself

Which verb goes with 'छक्का'?

उसने छक्का _____ ।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: मारा

In cricket, you 'hit' (मारना) a six.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which verb goes with 'छक्का'? Choose A1

उसने छक्का _____ ।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: मारा

In cricket, you 'hit' (मारना) a six.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is gender-neutral.

Related Phrases

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चौका मारना

similar

To hit a four

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