B2 Collocation Neutral

मीठी बातें करना।

mithi baatein karna.

To talk sweetly.

Meaning

To speak in a pleasant, endearing, or flattering manner.

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Cultural Background

In North Indian households, elders often use this phrase to describe children who are very polite and charming. In a professional setting, calling someone a 'मीठी बातें करने वाला' can be a warning to colleagues to be careful.

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Context is Key

Always look at the speaker's face. If they are smiling genuinely, it's a compliment. If they are smirking, it's manipulation.

Meaning

To speak in a pleasant, endearing, or flattering manner.

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Context is Key

Always look at the speaker's face. If they are smiling genuinely, it's a compliment. If they are smirking, it's manipulation.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

वह हमेशा ____ करके अपना काम निकाल लेता है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: मीठी बातें

The phrase 'मीठी बातें करना' is the correct idiom for persuasive speech.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank B1

वह हमेशा ____ करके अपना काम निकाल लेता है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: मीठी बातें

The phrase 'मीठी बातें करना' is the correct idiom for persuasive speech.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it can be a sign of affection or good manners.

Related Phrases

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मक्खन लगाना

synonym

To butter someone up

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चिकनी-चुपड़ी बातें

synonym

Slippery/oily talk

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