Meaning
To secretly take something belonging to someone else; to pilfer.
Cultural Background
In crowded markets like Chandni Chowk, this phrase is very common due to the high frequency of pickpocketing. Used jokingly among colleagues when someone takes a pen or stapler.
Context is key
Always ensure the context is about theft, not hygiene.
Meaning
To secretly take something belonging to someone else; to pilfer.
Context is key
Always ensure the context is about theft, not hygiene.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct idiom.
भीड़ का फायदा उठाकर उसने मेरा बटुआ _____ दिया।
The past tense 'साफ़ कर दिया' is required for a completed action.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesभीड़ का फायदा उठाकर उसने मेरा बटुआ _____ दिया।
The past tense 'साफ़ कर दिया' is required for a completed action.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt is informal and can be offensive if used to accuse someone directly.
Related Phrases
हाथ मारना
synonymTo steal/grab
