Meaning
To cause deep emotional pain or sadness to someone.
Cultural Background
Family honor is linked to the heart. Breaking a parent's heart is seen as a moral failing. Hindi cinema relies heavily on this phrase to drive dramatic plots.
Use with care
Don't use this for small things; it's a heavy phrase.
Meaning
To cause deep emotional pain or sadness to someone.
Use with care
Don't use this for small things; it's a heavy phrase.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
उसने मुझे धोखा देकर मेरा _____ दिया।
The phrase is 'dil todna'.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesउसने मुझे धोखा देकर मेरा _____ दिया।
The phrase is 'dil todna'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it applies to family and friends too.
Related Phrases
दिल दुखाना
similarTo hurt feelings
दिल जीतना
contrastTo win a heart