B1 Idiom Informal

कान पकड़ना

kaan pakadna

To repent/vow not to repeat

Meaning

To promise not to repeat a mistake or express regret.

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Cultural Background

Commonly used in schools as a form of light discipline. Used by adults to show they are 'done' with a bad habit.

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Don't overdo it

Only use this with people you are close to.

Meaning

To promise not to repeat a mistake or express regret.

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Don't overdo it

Only use this with people you are close to.

Test Yourself

When do you use 'कान पकड़ना'?

Which situation is appropriate?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: When you are sorry

It is an idiom for expressing regret.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
When do you use 'कान पकड़ना'? Choose A1

Which situation is appropriate?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: When you are sorry

It is an idiom for expressing regret.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it's humble.

Related Phrases

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माफी मांगना

synonym

To ask for forgiveness

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तौबा करना

similar

To repent

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