B1 Idiom Formal

खून का घूँट पीना।

khoon ka ghoont peena.

To suppress anger.

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Meaning

To silently endure humiliation, insult, or intense anger without reacting.

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Cultural Background

Often used in family settings where elders must be respected. Common in hierarchical office structures. Used in Hindi novels to describe a character's internal struggle.

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Context is key

Only use this when the situation is serious.

Meaning

To silently endure humiliation, insult, or intense anger without reacting.

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Context is key

Only use this when the situation is serious.

Test Yourself

What does 'खून का घूँट पीना' mean?

Choose the correct meaning.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: To silently endure humiliation

The idiom is about emotional restraint, not literal drinking.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
What does 'खून का घूँट पीना' mean? Choose B1

Choose the correct meaning.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: To silently endure humiliation

The idiom is about emotional restraint, not literal drinking.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes, but it sounds a bit dramatic.

Related Phrases

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गुस्सा पी जाना

synonym

To swallow anger

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दांत पीसना

contrast

To grind teeth

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