C1
Proverb
Neutral
Meaning
Great effort for a very small, insignificant result.
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Cultural Background
Used frequently in corporate and academic settings to critique inefficiency.
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Use it for impact
Use this when you want to sound critical but witty.
Meaning
Great effort for a very small, insignificant result.
🎯
Use it for impact
Use this when you want to sound critical but witty.
Test Yourself
Which situation fits the proverb?
Which scenario is best described by 'खोदा पहाड़, निकली चुहिया'?
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: B
It describes wasted effort for a small result.
🎉 Score: /1
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Which situation fits the proverb?
Choose
B1
Which scenario is best described by 'खोदा पहाड़, निकली चुहिया'?
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: B
It describes wasted effort for a small result.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt can be, as it implies someone was inefficient.
Related Phrases
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ऊँट के मुँह में जीरा
similarA drop in the ocean.
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