B2 Idiom Neutral

थाली का बैंगन।

thali ka baingan

Brinjal of a plate.

Meaning

A person who changes sides frequently; an opportunist.

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Cultural Background

Commonly used in rural and urban settings alike. Frequently used by media to describe party-hoppers. Used to describe sycophants. Used to warn friends about untrustworthy people.

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Context is Key

Only use this when you are sure the person is being opportunistic, not just indecisive.

Meaning

A person who changes sides frequently; an opportunist.

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Context is Key

Only use this when you are sure the person is being opportunistic, not just indecisive.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

वह तो ____ है, आज इसके साथ तो कल उसके साथ।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: थाली का बैंगन

The phrase describes someone who changes sides.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank B2

वह तो ____ है, आज इसके साथ तो कल उसके साथ।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: थाली का बैंगन

The phrase describes someone who changes sides.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It is a strong criticism, so it can be offensive to the person you are describing.

Related Phrases

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दलबदलू

synonym

Turncoat

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गिरगिट की तरह रंग बदलना

similar

Changing colors like a chameleon

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