B1
Proverb
Neutral
जितनी चादर उतने पैर पसारो।
jitni chadar utne pair pasaro.
Cut your coat according to your cloth.
Meaning
Live within your means and not beyond your financial capacity.
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Cultural Background
Commonly used by elders to teach children about money. Used to justify conservative spending in family businesses.
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Context matters
Use this only when you are in a position to give advice.
Meaning
Live within your means and not beyond your financial capacity.
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Context matters
Use this only when you are in a position to give advice.
Test Yourself
Complete the proverb.
जितनी चादर उतने पैर ______।
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: पसारो
The standard idiom uses 'पसारो'.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Complete the proverb.
Fill Blank
A2
जितनी चादर उतने पैर ______।
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: पसारो
The standard idiom uses 'पसारो'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt depends on the tone. Use it gently.
Related Phrases
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बचत करना
synonymTo save money
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हाथ तंग होना
similarTo be short of money
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