सौ चूहे खाकर बिल्ली हज को चली।
Sau chuhe khakar billi haj ko chali.
A wolf in sheep's clothing.
Meaning
A person who pretends to be virtuous after committing many wrongs.
Cultural Background
The proverb is widely used in daily conversation to critique hypocrisy in social and political life. The inclusion of 'Hajj' shows how Islamic terminology has integrated into the Hindi idiom landscape.
Timing is everything
Use this only when the person's hypocrisy is obvious to everyone.
Meaning
A person who pretends to be virtuous after committing many wrongs.
Timing is everything
Use this only when the person's hypocrisy is obvious to everyone.
Test Yourself
Complete the proverb.
सौ चूहे खाकर बिल्ली ______ को चली।
The proverb specifically mentions the pilgrimage (Hajj).
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesसौ चूहे खाकर बिल्ली ______ को चली।
The proverb specifically mentions the pilgrimage (Hajj).
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt is critical, but not inherently offensive unless used to attack someone's genuine faith.
Related Phrases
मुँह में राम, बगल में छुरी
similarRam on the tongue, knife under the arm.
