B1 Idiom Neutral

मन मारना

man maarna

To suppress one's desires.

Practice it

Meaning

To control or curb one's wishes or inclinations due to circumstances.

🌍

Cultural Background

Financial prudence is often taught through this phrase. Sacrifice for the collective good is common.

💡

Context is key

Always mention the reason for suppressing the desire.

Meaning

To control or curb one's wishes or inclinations due to circumstances.

💡

Context is key

Always mention the reason for suppressing the desire.

Test Yourself

Which situation is appropriate for 'man maarna'?

You want a car but can't afford it.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: A

You are suppressing a desire due to lack of funds.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which situation is appropriate for 'man maarna'? Choose B1

You want a car but can't afford it.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: A

You are suppressing a desire due to lack of funds.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It's neutral, reflecting reality.

Related Phrases

🔗

दिल छोटा करना

similar

To lose heart

Was this helpful?

Comments (0)

Login to Comment
No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!