Meaning
To give a bribe to someone, usually to gain a favor or expedite a process.
Cultural Background
Bribery is often referred to as 'speed money' in administrative contexts, which this idiom perfectly captures.
Use with caution
This is a very informal and accusatory phrase. Do not use it in front of officials.
Meaning
To give a bribe to someone, usually to gain a favor or expedite a process.
Use with caution
This is a very informal and accusatory phrase. Do not use it in front of officials.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
सरकारी काम जल्दी करवाने के लिए उसने अधिकारी की _________ दी।
The idiom is 'मुट्ठी गर्म करना'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesसरकारी काम जल्दी करवाने के लिए उसने अधिकारी की _________ दी।
The idiom is 'मुट्ठी गर्म करना'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, the phrase itself is just language. But the act it describes is illegal.
Related Phrases
जेब गर्म करना
synonymTo heat the pocket
