C1 Expression Neutral

होश उड़ना।

hosh udna

To lose senses, be stunned.

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Meaning

To be extremely shocked, surprised, or lose one's presence of mind.

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Cultural Background

Commonly used in daily life to express dramatic reactions. Frequently used in movie dialogues to heighten emotional stakes.

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Plurality

Always remember 'hosh' is plural, so use 'gaye' not 'gaya'.

Meaning

To be extremely shocked, surprised, or lose one's presence of mind.

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Plurality

Always remember 'hosh' is plural, so use 'gaye' not 'gaya'.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

अचानक धमाका सुनकर उसके ____ उड़ गए।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: होश

The idiom is 'hosh udna'.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A2

अचानक धमाका सुनकर उसके ____ उड़ गए।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: होश

The idiom is 'hosh udna'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it works for both positive and negative shocks.

Related Phrases

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हक्का-बक्का रह जाना

synonym

To be dumbfounded

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