Meaning
To treat all individuals uniformly, without considering their differences.
Cultural Background
The 'lathi' is a symbol of authority in rural India. Using it to herd people is a powerful metaphor for authoritarianism. In modern offices, this phrase is used to criticize HR policies that don't account for individual performance.
Use with 'नहीं'
It is most commonly used in the negative: 'सबको एक लाठी से नहीं हाँकना चाहिए'.
Meaning
To treat all individuals uniformly, without considering their differences.
Use with 'नहीं'
It is most commonly used in the negative: 'सबको एक लाठी से नहीं हाँकना चाहिए'.
Test Yourself
Which verb completes the phrase?
सबको एक लाठी से ______।
The idiom is 'एक लाठी से हाँकना'.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesसबको एक लाठी से ______।
The idiom is 'एक लाठी से हाँकना'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt is critical, but not necessarily rude. It's a way to point out unfairness.
Related Phrases
एक ही तराजू में तोलना
synonymTo weigh everyone on the same scale.
