C1 Idiom Informal

हाथ साफ करना।

haath saaf karna.

To steal, pilfer.

Meaning

To steal something, often discreetly.

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Cultural Background

In crowded markets, this phrase is frequently used in warnings.

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Context is Key

Only use this when talking about theft. Don't use it for cleaning your hands!

Meaning

To steal something, often discreetly.

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Context is Key

Only use this when talking about theft. Don't use it for cleaning your hands!

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

भीड़ का फायदा उठाकर उसने मेरे बटुए पर ______ दिया।

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

The idiom is 'हाथ साफ करना'.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank B1

भीड़ का फायदा उठाकर उसने मेरे बटुए पर ______ दिया।

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

The idiom is 'हाथ साफ करना'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it describes a crime, so it's not polite.

Related Phrases

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हाथ मारना

synonym

To steal/grab

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