B2 Expression Formal

पेट पर लात मारना

pet par laat marana

To snatch away one's livelihood

Meaning

To deprive someone of their means of earning a living, causing severe financial hardship.

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Cultural Background

The stomach is seen as the center of the family's well-being.

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Use with caution

It is a very strong phrase.

Meaning

To deprive someone of their means of earning a living, causing severe financial hardship.

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Use with caution

It is a very strong phrase.

Test Yourself

Which situation is appropriate for 'पेट पर लात मारना'?

A) Someone stole my pen. B) My boss fired me without reason.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: B

The phrase is for livelihood, not small items.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which situation is appropriate for 'पेट पर लात मारना'? Choose B1

A) Someone stole my pen. B) My boss fired me without reason.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: B

The phrase is for livelihood, not small items.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Only if they lost their job.

Related Phrases

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रोजी-रोटी

synonym

Livelihood

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