Meaning
To completely overcome or dislodge an opponent, forcing them to retreat.
Cultural Background
Cricket commentary often uses this to describe a bowler who is dominating the batsman. Used in political speeches to claim total dominance over an opposing party.
Use with 'ने'
Always use 'ने' with the subject when using this in the past tense.
Meaning
To completely overcome or dislodge an opponent, forcing them to retreat.
Use with 'ने'
Always use 'ने' with the subject when using this in the past tense.
Test Yourself
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the best usage of 'पाँव उखाड़ना'.
The phrase needs an object to be meaningful.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesChoose the best usage of 'पाँव उखाड़ना'.
The phrase needs an object to be meaningful.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it's too aggressive for friends.
Related Phrases
पाँव जमाना
contrastTo stand firm
दाँत खट्टे करना
similarTo defeat/humiliate
