Meaning
Used when there is a suspicion that something is wrong or dishonest.
Cultural Background
Dal is a daily staple, making this idiom universally understood. Used frequently in office settings to discuss suspicious management decisions.
Use with 'मुझे लगता है'
Adding 'मुझे लगता है' (I feel) makes the phrase sound more natural and less like an accusation.
Meaning
Used when there is a suspicion that something is wrong or dishonest.
Use with 'मुझे लगता है'
Adding 'मुझे लगता है' (I feel) makes the phrase sound more natural and less like an accusation.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
मुझे इस सौदे में ________ लग रहा है।
The idiom is 'दाल में काला होना'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesमुझे इस सौदे में ________ लग रहा है।
The idiom is 'दाल में काला होना'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is a standard idiom.
Related Phrases
मामला गड़बड़ है
synonymThe matter is messed up
कुछ तो गड़बड़ है
similarSomething is wrong
