B2 Idiom Informal

थाली का बैंगन होना।

thali ka baingan hona.

To be an eggplant of a plate.

Meaning

To be a turncoat; someone who changes sides frequently and lacks loyalty.

🌍

Cultural Background

The eggplant is a common vegetable, making this idiom relatable to everyone from farmers to city dwellers. It is a very strong insult to someone's character, implying they have no backbone.

⚠️

Don't use it lightly

It is a strong insult. Only use it if you are sure about the person's disloyalty.

Meaning

To be a turncoat; someone who changes sides frequently and lacks loyalty.

⚠️

Don't use it lightly

It is a strong insult. Only use it if you are sure about the person's disloyalty.

Test Yourself

Which sentence correctly uses the idiom?

Choose the correct sentence:

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

It describes a person's character, so 'is' (hai) is correct.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which sentence correctly uses the idiom? Choose B1

Choose the correct sentence:

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

It describes a person's character, so 'is' (hai) is correct.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is gender-neutral. You can say 'वह थाली का बैंगन है'.

Related Phrases

🔄

पेंदी का लोटा

synonym

A vessel with a round bottom.

Was this helpful?

Comments (0)

Login to Comment
No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!