Meaning
To become extremely furious, often showing it visibly on the face.
Cultural Background
In North India, this is a very common way to describe a parent's anger towards a child. In professional settings, it is used to describe a boss who is losing their temper. Used frequently in Hindi literature to depict a character's sudden shift in mood.
Focus on the face
Remember, this idiom is about the face turning colors. If you see someone's face turning red, that's your cue!
Meaning
To become extremely furious, often showing it visibly on the face.
Focus on the face
Remember, this idiom is about the face turning colors. If you see someone's face turning red, that's your cue!
Test Yourself
Which verb should be used with 'लाल पीला'?
वह बहुत _____ हो गया।
The idiom is 'लाल पीला होना'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesवह बहुत _____ हो गया।
The idiom is 'लाल पीला होना'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, but change the verb ending: 'वह लाल पीली हो गई' (She became furious).
Related Phrases
आग बबूला होना
synonymTo be extremely furious
गुस्से से भर जाना
similarTo be filled with anger