C1 Idiom Neutral

दाँत पीसना।

daant peesna

To grind teeth.

Meaning

To express extreme anger or frustration silently.

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Cultural Background

In traditional Indian households, children are taught not to show anger to elders. 'Daant peesna' is the result of that forced silence.

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Watch the jaw

If you see a character in a movie clench their jaw, they are likely 'दाँत पीस रहे हैं'.

Meaning

To express extreme anger or frustration silently.

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Watch the jaw

If you see a character in a movie clench their jaw, they are likely 'दाँत पीस रहे हैं'.

Test Yourself

Which situation is best for 'दाँत पीसना'?

A person is...

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: b

It describes silent anger.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which situation is best for 'दाँत पीसना'? Choose B1

A person is...

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: b

It describes silent anger.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, use it only for emotional frustration.

Related Phrases

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आग बबूला होना

synonym

To be furious

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