Meaning
To add extra details to a story to make it more dramatic.
Cultural Background
This phrase is extremely common in daily life and media. While Hindi is not the primary language, the idiom is understood in urban areas due to Bollywood influence.
Use with 'थोड़ा'
Adding 'थोड़ा' (a little) makes the accusation sound friendly rather than offensive.
Meaning
To add extra details to a story to make it more dramatic.
Use with 'थोड़ा'
Adding 'थोड़ा' (a little) makes the accusation sound friendly rather than offensive.
Test Yourself
Which sentence correctly uses the idiom?
Choose the best option:
The idiom is used for storytelling, not cooking.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesChoose the best option:
The idiom is used for storytelling, not cooking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt depends on the tone. If you are laughing, it is friendly. If you are serious, it is an accusation of lying.
Related Phrases
मसाला लगाना
synonymTo add spice/gossip.
बात का बतंगड़ बनाना
similarTo make a mountain out of a molehill.
