A2
Idiom
Neutral
खिसियानी बिल्ली खंभा नोचे
kisiyaani billi khambha noche
Embarrassed cat scratches pillar
Meaning
To vent anger on an innocent or irrelevant thing.
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Cultural Background
Commonly used in household arguments. Used to describe toxic bosses who yell after a bad meeting.
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Use it sparingly
It is a sharp critique, so use it only with close friends.
Meaning
To vent anger on an innocent or irrelevant thing.
🎯
Use it sparingly
It is a sharp critique, so use it only with close friends.
Test Yourself
What does this idiom describe?
A person who is...
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: b
It specifically refers to displaced aggression due to shame.
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Practice Bank
1 exercises
What does this idiom describe?
Choose
A2
A person who is...
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: b
It specifically refers to displaced aggression due to shame.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, the idiom is specific to cats.
Related Phrases
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गुस्सा उतारना
synonymTo vent anger
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