Meaning
To withdraw support or involvement from something.
Cultural Background
In India, the hand is a symbol of help. Withdrawing it is a sign of broken trust. The phrase 'Te o hiku' is used similarly in business to mean withdrawing from a deal.
Watch the context
Always ensure the context is about support, not physical movement.
Meaning
To withdraw support or involvement from something.
Watch the context
Always ensure the context is about support, not physical movement.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
मुश्किल समय में उसने मेरा _____ ।
The context implies a lack of support during a hard time.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesमुश्किल समय में उसने मेरा _____ ।
The context implies a lack of support during a hard time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it implies a lack of loyalty.
Related Phrases
पल्ला झाड़ना
synonymTo wash one's hands of something
साथ छोड़ना
similarTo leave someone's side
