Meaning
To spoil or destroy all efforts or plans.
Cultural Background
Water is often associated with purity, so using it for destruction is a strong contrast. Used frequently in office settings to describe failed projects.
Use with 'मेहनत'
It sounds most natural when paired with 'मेहनत' (hard work).
Meaning
To spoil or destroy all efforts or plans.
Use with 'मेहनत'
It sounds most natural when paired with 'मेहनत' (hard work).
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct postposition.
उसने मेरी मेहनत _____ पानी फेर दिया।
The idiom requires 'पर' to indicate the target.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesउसने मेरी मेहनत _____ पानी फेर दिया।
The idiom requires 'पर' to indicate the target.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is for plans or efforts.
Related Phrases
मिट्टी में मिला देना
synonymTo mix with soil (destroy)