B1 Idiom Neutral

लकीर का फकीर होना

lakeer ka fakeer hona

To follow old traditions blindly

Meaning

To adhere rigidly to old customs or rules without questioning them.

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Cultural Background

Commonly used in family settings to debate career choices. Used to describe resistance to digital transformation.

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Context is key

Use it when you want to sound slightly critical but not overly aggressive.

Meaning

To adhere rigidly to old customs or rules without questioning them.

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Context is key

Use it when you want to sound slightly critical but not overly aggressive.

Test Yourself

Choose the correct meaning.

What does 'lakeer ka fakeer' mean?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: B

It refers to someone who follows old customs without questioning.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Choose the correct meaning. Choose B1

What does 'lakeer ka fakeer' mean?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: B

It refers to someone who follows old customs without questioning.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It can be, if used to mock someone's deeply held beliefs.

Related Phrases

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रूढ़िवादी

synonym

Conservative

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परंपरा

builds on

Tradition

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