Meaning
To hinder someone's progress or create a significant difficulty in their path.
Cultural Background
In traditional village settings, paths were often blocked by stones, making this a very relatable, literal metaphor. Used in modern offices to describe 'gatekeepers' who stop innovation.
Use it for people
Only use this for people, not for things like 'traffic' or 'bad luck'.
Meaning
To hinder someone's progress or create a significant difficulty in their path.
Use it for people
Only use this for people, not for things like 'traffic' or 'bad luck'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct verb.
वह मेरे काम के रास्ते का पत्थर ______ रहा है।
The idiom is 'banna', so 'ban raha hai' is correct.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesवह मेरे काम के रास्ते का पत्थर ______ रहा है।
The idiom is 'banna', so 'ban raha hai' is correct.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is for people. Use 'traffic jam' instead.
Related Phrases
बाधा डालना
synonymTo create an obstacle
टांग अड़ाना
similarTo interfere
