Meaning
To result in a significant financial or other negative consequence.
Cultural Background
Often used by parents to warn children about the consequences of not studying. Used in corporate settings to discuss the impact of bad market timing.
Gender Agreement
Remember that 'महंगा' changes to 'महंगी' if the subject is feminine.
Meaning
To result in a significant financial or other negative consequence.
Gender Agreement
Remember that 'महंगा' changes to 'महंगी' if the subject is feminine.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'महंगा पड़ना'.
उसका झूठ बोलना उसे ____।
The idiom requires the verb 'पड़ना'.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesउसका झूठ बोलना उसे ____।
The idiom requires the verb 'पड़ना'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is for actions or decisions.
Related Phrases
भारी पड़ना
synonymTo weigh heavily/cost dearly
