C1 Expression Neutral

सब कुछ दाँव पर लगाना

sab kuch daanv par lagana

Put everything at stake

Meaning

To risk all one has or possesses in pursuit of something.

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Cultural Background

Risk-taking is often viewed with a mix of caution and admiration. This phrase is used to describe the 'heroic' entrepreneur. This phrase is a staple in dramatic dialogues where the hero faces a life-or-death situation.

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Context is key

Only use this for major life events, not minor choices.

Meaning

To risk all one has or possesses in pursuit of something.

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Context is key

Only use this for major life events, not minor choices.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

उसने अपनी पूरी बचत इस व्यापार में ______ दी।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: दाँव पर लगा दी

The verb must agree with the feminine object 'बचत' (savings).

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank B2

उसने अपनी पूरी बचत इस व्यापार में ______ दी।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: दाँव पर लगा दी

The verb must agree with the feminine object 'बचत' (savings).

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, but it implies you are risking ALL your money, not just a small amount.

Related Phrases

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जोखिम उठाना

similar

To take a risk

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