Meaning
To feel extremely anxious or frightened, losing composure.
Cultural Background
In North India, this is a very common household expression used by parents to describe a child's nervousness before exams. Used in office settings to describe the pressure of meeting deadlines. Often used in folk tales to describe a character's reaction to a supernatural or dangerous encounter.
Use with 'गए'
Always use the past tense 'गए' (went) with this idiom to describe the moment panic hit.
Meaning
To feel extremely anxious or frightened, losing composure.
Use with 'गए'
Always use the past tense 'गए' (went) with this idiom to describe the moment panic hit.
Test Yourself
Which sentence correctly uses the idiom?
Choose the correct sentence:
The idiom requires plural agreement for 'हाथ-पाँव'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesChoose the correct sentence:
The idiom requires plural agreement for 'हाथ-पाँव'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsIt is neutral and widely used in all contexts.
No, that is a common mistake. Use 'सूजन' instead.
Related Phrases
हवाइयां उड़ना
similarTo go pale with fear
पसीने छूटना
similarTo break into a sweat
