Meaning
To refuse directly and unequivocally.
Cultural Background
In India, direct refusal is often seen as rude. Using 'saaf' makes it clear you aren't being rude, just firm. In modern offices, this is a standard way to manage workload.
Be Firm
Don't add 'maybe' after this phrase, or you lose the effect.
Meaning
To refuse directly and unequivocally.
Be Firm
Don't add 'maybe' after this phrase, or you lose the effect.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
उसने मेरी मदद करने से ______ मना कर दिया।
The idiom is 'साफ़ मना कर देना'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesउसने मेरी मदद करने से ______ मना कर दिया।
The idiom is 'साफ़ मना कर देना'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt can be, if said with a harsh tone. Use a neutral tone to be firm but polite.
Related Phrases
इनकार करना
synonymTo refuse
मनाही होना
similarTo be prohibited
