Meaning
To drastically cut down on expenses, often by sacrificing necessities.
Cultural Background
Sacrifice is often seen as a virtue in Indian families. It is common to hear this in stories about the 'struggling student'.
Context is key
Always use this when talking about money, never about food.
Emotional weight
Use it to show respect for someone's hard work.
Meaning
To drastically cut down on expenses, often by sacrificing necessities.
Context is key
Always use this when talking about money, never about food.
Emotional weight
Use it to show respect for someone's hard work.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
उसने अपनी पढ़ाई के लिए ______ पैसे बचाए।
The idiom for saving through sacrifice is 'पेट काटकर'.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesउसने अपनी पढ़ाई के लिए ______ पैसे बचाए।
The idiom for saving through sacrifice is 'पेट काटकर'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsNo, it is a common idiom to show respect for sacrifice.
No, it is too personal.
Related Phrases
हाथ तंग होना
similarTo be short of money
पेट पर पत्थर रखना
similarTo endure hunger
