B2
Idiom
Informal
Meaning
To speak rudely or rebuke someone severely.
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Cultural Background
Commonly used in family disputes to express frustration. Used when a boss is extremely unhappy with performance. It is a way to reclaim power in a conversation.
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Use with caution
This phrase will definitely hurt feelings. Only use it when you are really angry.
Meaning
To speak rudely or rebuke someone severely.
⚠️
Use with caution
This phrase will definitely hurt feelings. Only use it when you are really angry.
Test Yourself
Which verb completes the idiom?
उसने मुझे खरी-खोटी ______।
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: सुनाई
The idiom is 'khari-khoti sunana'.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Which verb completes the idiom?
Choose
A2
उसने मुझे खरी-खोटी ______।
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: सुनाई
The idiom is 'khari-khoti sunana'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsAbsolutely not! It is very disrespectful.
Related Phrases
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क्लास लगाना
synonymTo scold/teach a lesson
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