B1 Proverb Neutral

ढोल में पोल।

dhal ma pal

Hollow in the drum.

Meaning

Outward appearance is impressive, but lacks substance or quality inside.

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Cultural Background

The Dhol is a symbol of joy. Using it in a negative idiom shows how serious the deception is.

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Context is key

Always use this when you feel someone is being fake.

Meaning

Outward appearance is impressive, but lacks substance or quality inside.

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Context is key

Always use this when you feel someone is being fake.

Test Yourself

Which situation best fits 'ढोल में पोल'?

A person acts like a billionaire but has no money.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: A

It describes the gap between the appearance of wealth and the reality of poverty.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which situation best fits 'ढोल में पोल'? Choose B1

A person acts like a billionaire but has no money.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: A

It describes the gap between the appearance of wealth and the reality of poverty.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It can be, so use it carefully with friends.

Related Phrases

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पोल खुलना

builds on

The secret is revealed.

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