B2 Idiom Formal

घुटने टेकना।

Ghutne tekna.

To surrender.

Meaning

To give up or submit to someone or something.

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Cultural Background

In traditional settings, kneeling is a sign of respect, so using this idiom requires care to ensure the context is clearly about defeat, not reverence.

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Context is Key

Only use this for serious situations. It is too dramatic for everyday life.

Meaning

To give up or submit to someone or something.

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Context is Key

Only use this for serious situations. It is too dramatic for everyday life.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence with the correct idiom.

मुश्किलों के आगे कभी ____ नहीं चाहिए।

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

The idiom for giving up is 'घुटने टेकना'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence with the correct idiom. Fill Blank B1

मुश्किलों के आगे कभी ____ नहीं चाहिए।

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

The idiom for giving up is 'घुटने टेकना'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It is not rude, but it is very strong. Use it carefully.

Related Phrases

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हार मानना

synonym

To accept defeat

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मैदान छोड़ना

similar

To leave the field

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