A2 Idiom Informal

हाथ साफ करना

haath saaf karna

To steal

Meaning

To steal something, often discreetly or opportunistically.

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Cultural Background

Commonly used in street markets to describe pickpockets. Used humorously among friends to accuse someone of taking a snack.

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Context matters

Only use this with friends or in informal storytelling.

Meaning

To steal something, often discreetly or opportunistically.

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Context matters

Only use this with friends or in informal storytelling.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct verb.

उसने मौका देखकर घड़ी पर ______।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: हाथ साफ कर दिया

The idiom for stealing is 'haath saaf karna'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct verb. Fill Blank A2

उसने मौका देखकर घड़ी पर ______।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: हाथ साफ कर दिया

The idiom for stealing is 'haath saaf karna'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

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It is informal and can be rude if used to accuse someone directly.

Related Phrases

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हाथ मारना

synonym

To grab/steal

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