Meaning
To give someone a very hard time or make them struggle immensely.
Cultural Background
This idiom is extremely common in daily speech, especially in states like Uttar Pradesh and Delhi. Commentators often use this to describe a team that is fighting back against a stronger opponent.
Use it for emphasis
Don't use this for small problems. Save it for when you are truly struggling.
Meaning
To give someone a very hard time or make them struggle immensely.
Use it for emphasis
Don't use this for small problems. Save it for when you are truly struggling.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
उसने अपने दुश्मन को _________ दिए।
Since the subject is causing the struggle, the causative 'चबवा' is required.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesउसने अपने दुश्मन को _________ दिए।
Since the subject is causing the struggle, the causative 'चबवा' is required.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt is informal and can be aggressive, so avoid using it with superiors.
Related Phrases
दांत खट्टे करना
synonymTo defeat someone soundly.
