Meaning
To ruin oneself for trivial amusement or to create a scene.
Cultural Background
The phrase is very common in rural and urban North India as a cautionary tale. It is often used in professional settings to warn against risky investments. Parents often use this to warn children about impulsive life choices.
Use it as a warning
It is best used when you want to stop someone from making a mistake.
Context matters
Don't use it in a very formal business meeting unless you are very close to the person.
Meaning
To ruin oneself for trivial amusement or to create a scene.
Use it as a warning
It is best used when you want to stop someone from making a mistake.
Context matters
Don't use it in a very formal business meeting unless you are very close to the person.
Test Yourself
Complete the idiom.
उसने अपनी सारी बचत उड़ा दी, यह तो _____ तमाशा देखना है।
The idiom is 'घर फूँक तमाशा देखना'.
What does this idiom mean?
घर फूँक तमाशा देखना का अर्थ क्या है?
It means self-sabotage for trivial amusement.
🎉 Score: /2
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Practice Bank
2 exercisesउसने अपनी सारी बचत उड़ा दी, यह तो _____ तमाशा देखना है।
The idiom is 'घर फूँक तमाशा देखना'.
घर फूँक तमाशा देखना का अर्थ क्या है?
It means self-sabotage for trivial amusement.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsNo, it is for major self-sabotage.
It is neutral and can be used in most settings.
Related Phrases
अपनी कुल्हाड़ी पर पैर मारना
synonymTo hit one's own foot with an axe
आ बैल मुझे मार
similarCome bull, hit me
