Meaning
To feel a strong desire for food after seeing or thinking about it.
Cultural Background
Street food culture is huge here. This phrase is used daily when passing by chaat stalls. Similar enthusiasm exists, though the food items mentioned might be different like Dosa or Idli.
Use it with gestures
Pointing at the food while saying this makes you sound like a native speaker.
Meaning
To feel a strong desire for food after seeing or thinking about it.
Use it with gestures
Pointing at the food while saying this makes you sound like a native speaker.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
आम देखकर मेरे मुँह में _____ आ गया।
The idiom requires the word 'पानी' (water).
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesआम देखकर मेरे मुँह में _____ आ गया।
The idiom requires the word 'पानी' (water).
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is strictly for food.
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