Meaning
To use bitter, sarcastic, or critical words to scold or reprimand someone.
Cultural Background
Common in joint families where verbal conflict is frequent. Used among friends to describe a bad breakup or fight.
Context is key
Only use this when you are genuinely angry or describing someone who is.
Meaning
To use bitter, sarcastic, or critical words to scold or reprimand someone.
Context is key
Only use this when you are genuinely angry or describing someone who is.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct verb form.
उसने मुझे कल बहुत ____।
The verb 'सुनाना' is the correct collocation for this idiom.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesउसने मुझे कल बहुत ____।
The verb 'सुनाना' is the correct collocation for this idiom.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is too informal and aggressive.
Related Phrases
बुरा-भला कहना
synonymTo say bad things
खोटी-खोटी सुनाना
similarTo say mean things
