B1 Idiom Neutral

पुरानी बातें छेड़ना

purani baatein chhedna

to bring up old issues

Meaning

To talk about past grievances or forgotten matters, causing discomfort.

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Cultural Background

In joint families, this phrase is often used by elders to prevent younger members from bringing up inheritance or past family disputes.

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Context is King

Always check the mood before using this. If people are laughing, don't use it!

Meaning

To talk about past grievances or forgotten matters, causing discomfort.

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Context is King

Always check the mood before using this. If people are laughing, don't use it!

Test Yourself

Which verb fits best?

वह हमेशा _____ बातें छेड़ता है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: पुरानी

The idiom is specifically 'पुरानी बातें छेड़ना'.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which verb fits best? Choose A1

वह हमेशा _____ बातें छेड़ता है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: पुरानी

The idiom is specifically 'पुरानी बातें छेड़ना'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Only if you are very close or if the boss is being unprofessional.

Related Phrases

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पुरानी यादें ताज़ा करना

contrast

To reminisce

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