Meaning
Of very little value; extremely cheap or worthless.
Cultural Background
In rural markets, soil is the most common thing. This phrase is deeply rooted in the agrarian history of the region. Used frequently in modern urban shopping malls and online marketplaces to describe clearance sales.
Use it for emphasis
Don't use it for items that are just 'cheap'. Use it when the price is shockingly low.
Regional variations
In some areas, you might hear 'कौड़ियों के भाव' more often than 'मिट्टी के मोल'.
Meaning
Of very little value; extremely cheap or worthless.
Use it for emphasis
Don't use it for items that are just 'cheap'. Use it when the price is shockingly low.
Regional variations
In some areas, you might hear 'कौड़ियों के भाव' more often than 'मिट्टी के मोल'.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
उसने अपनी पुरानी घड़ी _____ बेच दी।
The idiom for selling something very cheaply is 'mitti ke mol'.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesउसने अपनी पुरानी घड़ी _____ बेच दी।
The idiom for selling something very cheaply is 'mitti ke mol'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a news report.
No, it is strictly for goods or abstract values.
Related Phrases
कौड़ियों के भाव
synonymAt the price of shells
पानी के भाव
similarAt the price of water
