नौ सौ चूहे खाकर बिल्ली हज को चली
nau sau chuhe khakar billi haj ko chali
Cat ate 900 mice, went to Hajj
Meaning
A person pretending to be virtuous after a lifetime of wrongdoing.
Cultural Background
Hajj is the pilgrimage to Mecca, a highly sacred act. Using it in this context is a strong critique of hypocrisy. Cats are often viewed as cunning in Indian folklore, making them the perfect subject for this proverb.
Use with caution
This is a strong insult. Only use it when you are sure the person is being hypocritical.
Meaning
A person pretending to be virtuous after a lifetime of wrongdoing.
Use with caution
This is a strong insult. Only use it when you are sure the person is being hypocritical.
Test Yourself
Select the correct ending for the proverb.
नौ सौ चूहे खाकर बिल्ली...
The proverb specifically mentions the Hajj pilgrimage.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesनौ सौ चूहे खाकर बिल्ली...
The proverb specifically mentions the Hajj pilgrimage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it's too harsh for children.
Related Phrases
ढोंग करना
synonymTo pretend/hypocrisy
