Meaning
To create obstacles or intervene unnecessarily in someone else's affairs.
Cultural Background
In North Indian households, this is a very common phrase used by elders to children or between siblings to establish boundaries. Used in casual office settings to call out micromanagement.
Avoid in Formal Writing
This is strictly informal. Use 'हस्तक्षेप' (hastakshep) for formal contexts.
Meaning
To create obstacles or intervene unnecessarily in someone else's affairs.
Avoid in Formal Writing
This is strictly informal. Use 'हस्तक्षेप' (hastakshep) for formal contexts.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct verb.
वह हर बात में अपनी टाँग ______ है।
The correct collocation is 'टाँग अड़ाना'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesवह हर बात में अपनी टाँग ______ है।
The correct collocation is 'टाँग अड़ाना'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it is a direct and slightly aggressive way to tell someone to stop.
Related Phrases
बीच में बोलना
similarTo interrupt
अड़ंगा डालना
synonymTo create an obstacle
