Meaning
To defeat an opponent thoroughly or to humble them.
Cultural Background
It is frequently used in cricket commentary to describe a team that performs unexpectedly well against a strong opponent. Used in historical narratives to describe how small kingdoms resisted larger empires. Used by journalists to describe a politician who wins a tough election.
Context is key
Only use this for competitive situations.
Meaning
To defeat an opponent thoroughly or to humble them.
Context is key
Only use this for competitive situations.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
भारतीय टीम ने फाइनल में विरोधी टीम के ______।
The idiom for defeating someone is 'दाँत खट्टे करना'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesभारतीय टीम ने फाइनल में विरोधी टीम के ______।
The idiom for defeating someone is 'दाँत खट्टे करना'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsOnly if you are competing with them in a game.
Related Phrases
धूल चटाना
synonymTo make someone lick dust
छक्के छुड़ाना
similarTo defeat soundly
