C1 Idiom Formal

काँटे बिछाना

kaante bichhana

To spread thorns

Practice it

Meaning

To create obstacles or difficulties for someone; to make someone's path difficult.

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Cultural Background

The phrase is deeply rooted in rural agrarian life where thorns were a real danger.

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Context is Key

Only use this for intentional malice, not for bad luck.

Meaning

To create obstacles or difficulties for someone; to make someone's path difficult.

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Context is Key

Only use this for intentional malice, not for bad luck.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

उसने मेरी तरक्की के रास्ते में ______ बिछा दिए।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: काँटे

The idiom is 'काँटे बिछाना'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank B1

उसने मेरी तरक्की के रास्ते में ______ बिछा दिए।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: काँटे

The idiom is 'काँटे बिछाना'.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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No, it is too harsh for friends. Use it for enemies or rivals.

Related Phrases

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राह का रोड़ा

synonym

An obstacle in the path.

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