Meaning
To behave with excessive pride or boastfulness, often without reason.
Cultural Background
In India, elders often use this to keep youth humble. It is a common trope in Bollywood movies where the villain or the 'spoiled' character is described this way.
Context is key
Only use this when you want to criticize someone's ego.
Meaning
To behave with excessive pride or boastfulness, often without reason.
Context is key
Only use this when you want to criticize someone's ego.
Test Yourself
Which sentence correctly uses the idiom?
When is it appropriate to say 'वह हवा में उड़ रहा है'?
The idiom specifically refers to arrogance, not joy or literal flight.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesWhen is it appropriate to say 'वह हवा में उड़ रहा है'?
The idiom specifically refers to arrogance, not joy or literal flight.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is strictly for humans acting arrogant.
Related Phrases
ज़मीन से जुड़ा होना
contrastTo be humble
