Meaning
The weak or those in misfortune are often further exploited or abandoned by others.
Cultural Background
Often used in rural settings to describe the lack of community support for the poor. Used to describe the cutthroat nature of modern office environments.
Use with caution
This is a negative phrase. Use it only when you want to express deep cynicism or frustration.
Meaning
The weak or those in misfortune are often further exploited or abandoned by others.
Use with caution
This is a negative phrase. Use it only when you want to express deep cynicism or frustration.
Test Yourself
Which verb best completes the idiom?
गिरते को सब ______ हैं।
The idiom is 'गिरते को सब धकेलते हैं', meaning people push those who are already falling.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesगिरते को सब ______ हैं।
The idiom is 'गिरते को सब धकेलते हैं', meaning people push those who are already falling.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt is not offensive, but it is very pessimistic. Use it in appropriate contexts.
Related Phrases
गिरे को और गिराना
synonymTo push the fallen further.
मजबूरी का फायदा उठाना
similarTo exploit someone's weakness.
