A2 Idiom Formal

घुटने टेकना

ghutne tekna

To surrender/give up

Meaning

To yield or concede defeat to an opponent.

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Cultural Background

In India, kneeling is often a sign of respect, so the idiom is a strong contrast to that cultural norm.

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Context is key

Always check if the situation involves a 'fight' or 'struggle' before using this.

Meaning

To yield or concede defeat to an opponent.

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Context is key

Always check if the situation involves a 'fight' or 'struggle' before using this.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

मुश्किलों के आगे ____ नहीं चाहिए।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: घुटने टेकने

The idiom fits the context of not giving up.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A2

मुश्किलों के आगे ____ नहीं चाहिए।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: घुटने टेकने

The idiom fits the context of not giving up.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is very common in sports.

Related Phrases

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हार मानना

synonym

To accept defeat.

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