Meaning
To feel intense envy or resentment towards someone.
Cultural Background
The concept of 'nazar' (evil eye) is strong. People often hide their success to avoid making others 'jal bhun'. It is common to use this in family dramas and soap operas to heighten conflict.
Use with 'dekhkar'
Always use 'dekhkar' (seeing) before the idiom to explain the cause of the envy.
Meaning
To feel intense envy or resentment towards someone.
Use with 'dekhkar'
Always use 'dekhkar' (seeing) before the idiom to explain the cause of the envy.
Test Yourself
Which situation is appropriate for 'जल भुन जाना'?
When is it correct to use this idiom?
The idiom is exclusively for emotional states of envy.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesWhen is it correct to use this idiom?
The idiom is exclusively for emotional states of envy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, but it sounds like you are admitting to being petty.
Related Phrases
आग बबूला होना
similarTo be furious
सड़ जाना
synonymTo rot with jealousy
