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Idiom
Informal
Meaning
To spend money, often implying a bribe or generous payment.
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Cultural Background
Bribery is often referred to as 'chai-pani' (tea and water), and 'loosening the fist' is the action taken to provide it.
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Context matters
Use this only in informal settings to avoid sounding rude.
Meaning
To spend money, often implying a bribe or generous payment.
💡
Context matters
Use this only in informal settings to avoid sounding rude.
Test Yourself
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सरकारी काम के लिए अक्सर ____ पड़ती है।
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: मुट्ठी ढीली करनी
The idiom for bribery is 'मुट्ठी ढीली करना'.
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सरकारी काम के लिए अक्सर ____ पड़ती है।
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: मुट्ठी ढीली करनी
The idiom for bribery is 'मुट्ठी ढीली करना'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it can also mean spending a lot of money on a wedding or a big purchase.
Related Phrases
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हाथ गरम करना
synonymTo bribe
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