Meaning
To get ready to fight, resist, or show determination.
Cultural Background
The clenched fist is a powerful symbol in Indian political rallies, representing the unity of the masses against oppression. Coaches often use this phrase to instill confidence in athletes before a match. It is a common way to describe someone who is 'determined' or 'stubborn' in a positive way.
Gender Matters
Remember that 'मुट्ठी' is feminine. Always use 'बाँध ली' (feminine past tense) instead of 'बाँध लिया'.
Body Language
When you use this phrase in conversation, clenching your own fist makes the meaning very clear to the listener.
Meaning
To get ready to fight, resist, or show determination.
Gender Matters
Remember that 'मुट्ठी' is feminine. Always use 'बाँध ली' (feminine past tense) instead of 'बाँध लिया'.
Body Language
When you use this phrase in conversation, clenching your own fist makes the meaning very clear to the listener.
Test Yourself
Which sentence is correct?
वह लड़ाई के लिए ____।
Because 'मुट्ठी' is feminine, we use 'बाँध ली'.
Fill in the blank.
उसने अपनी ____ बाँध ली और आगे बढ़ गया।
The idiom is 'मुट्ठी बाँधना'.
When would you use this phrase?
You are about to run a race.
It shows preparation and determination.
Complete the dialogue.
A: क्या तुम तैयार हो? B: हाँ, मैंने ____।
This shows you are ready.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesवह लड़ाई के लिए ____।
Because 'मुट्ठी' is feminine, we use 'बाँध ली'.
उसने अपनी ____ बाँध ली और आगे बढ़ गया।
The idiom is 'मुट्ठी बाँधना'.
You are about to run a race.
It shows preparation and determination.
A: क्या तुम तैयार हो? B: हाँ, मैंने ____।
This shows you are ready.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsNo, it is a standard idiom for determination.
Yes, it is perfectly fine.
It is neutral and can be used in most situations.
No, it often means determination.
It is understood but 'मुट्ठी बाँधना' is the correct idiom.
Only if you are talking about your resolve to succeed.
Related Phrases
कमर कसना
similarTo prepare for hard work
दाँत पीसना
similarTo grit teeth
हौसला बढ़ाना
builds onTo boost morale
