Meaning
To face difficulties or failures, often implying a learning experience.
Cultural Background
In India, elders often use this phrase to teach children about resilience. It is a common theme in Bollywood songs and movies to depict the hero's journey.
Use it with 'hi'
Adding 'hi' (ठोकर खाकर ही) emphasizes that the lesson ONLY comes after the fall.
Meaning
To face difficulties or failures, often implying a learning experience.
Use it with 'hi'
Adding 'hi' (ठोकर खाकर ही) emphasizes that the lesson ONLY comes after the fall.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
सफलता के लिए ____ जरूरी है।
The idiom fits the context of success requiring experience.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesसफलता के लिए ____ जरूरी है।
The idiom fits the context of success requiring experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt describes a negative event, but the implication is positive (growth).
Related Phrases
धक्का खाना
similarTo face a sudden setback
अनुभव होना
builds onTo have experience
