Meaning
To be very hungry, experiencing strong pangs of hunger.
Cultural Background
This is extremely common in daily conversation among friends. Used similarly, often reflecting the influence of North Indian media.
Use it with friends
Only use this with people you know well.
Meaning
To be very hungry, experiencing strong pangs of hunger.
Use it with friends
Only use this with people you know well.
Test Yourself
Which phrase is correct?
When you are very hungry, you say:
The idiom is 'mice jumping in the stomach'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesWhen you are very hungry, you say:
The idiom is 'mice jumping in the stomach'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is too informal for written professional communication.
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भूख से बेहाल
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