B2 Expression Neutral

कोई बहाना मत बनाओ

koi bahana mat banao

Don't make excuses

Meaning

Telling someone not to offer false justifications for their actions.

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Cultural Background

Directness is often seen as a sign of honesty in professional settings. Similar usage, though often softened with 'please' in formal settings.

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Tone matters

Saying this with a smile can make it sound like a joke between friends.

Meaning

Telling someone not to offer false justifications for their actions.

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Tone matters

Saying this with a smile can make it sound like a joke between friends.

Test Yourself

Which verb is correct with 'बहाना'?

कोई बहाना मत _____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: बनाओ

'बनाना' is the correct verb for making excuses.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which verb is correct with 'बहाना'? Choose A1

कोई बहाना मत _____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: बनाओ

'बनाना' is the correct verb for making excuses.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Only if your relationship is very direct. Otherwise, use 'कृपया बहाने न बनाएं'.

Related Phrases

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सच बताओ

contrast

Tell the truth

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बहानेबाजी

synonym

Excuse-making

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