Meaning
To be a source of trouble or an unwanted responsibility.
Cultural Background
Commonly used in family disputes regarding property or forced marriages. Used frequently in high-pressure startup environments. Often used in the context of agricultural debt. Used jokingly for heavy academic loads.
Use with caution
This is a strong idiom. Don't use it for minor annoyances or you will sound overly dramatic.
Context matters
In professional settings, it's better to say 'बहुत चुनौतीपूर्ण' (very challenging) unless you are truly desperate.
Meaning
To be a source of trouble or an unwanted responsibility.
Use with caution
This is a strong idiom. Don't use it for minor annoyances or you will sound overly dramatic.
Context matters
In professional settings, it's better to say 'बहुत चुनौतीपूर्ण' (very challenging) unless you are truly desperate.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
यह कर्ज मेरे लिए _____ बन गया है।
The context of 'debt' (कर्ज) requires an idiom for a burden.
Which situation is appropriate for this idiom?
When should you use 'गले का फंदा'?
It describes a serious, inescapable burden.
Complete the dialogue.
A: क्या तुम इस काम को छोड़ सकते हो? B: नहीं, यह मेरे लिए _____।
The context implies inability to leave.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesयह कर्ज मेरे लिए _____ बन गया है।
The context of 'debt' (कर्ज) requires an idiom for a burden.
When should you use 'गले का फंदा'?
It describes a serious, inescapable burden.
A: क्या तुम इस काम को छोड़ सकते हो? B: नहीं, यह मेरे लिए _____।
The context implies inability to leave.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsNo, it is not offensive, but it is very dramatic. Use it to express deep frustration.
Yes, you can say 'वह व्यक्ति मेरे लिए गले का फंदा बन गया है' (That person has become a noose around my neck).
Yes, it is common in literature and newspaper columns to describe political or economic burdens.
Related Phrases
गले की हड्डी
similarA bone in the throat
गले पड़ना
similarTo fall on the neck
सिरदर्द होना
contrastTo be a headache
मुसीबत का पहाड़
builds onA mountain of trouble
