C1 Idiom Neutral

धूल में लट्ठ चलाना

dhool mein latth chalana

To wave stick in dust

Meaning

To act aimlessly or make efforts without any specific purpose or direction.

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Cultural Background

The 'latth' is a symbol of rural strength. Using it aimlessly is a sign of wasted potential. Modern professionals use this to critique 'busy work' that doesn't contribute to KPIs.

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Context is key

Use this to critique inefficiency, not to describe someone who is simply trying hard.

Meaning

To act aimlessly or make efforts without any specific purpose or direction.

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Context is key

Use this to critique inefficiency, not to describe someone who is simply trying hard.

Test Yourself

Complete the idiom.

वह बिना सोचे-समझे काम कर रहा है, वह बस ______ चला रहा है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: धूल में लट्ठ

The idiom is 'धूल में लट्ठ चलाना'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the idiom. Fill Blank B1

वह बिना सोचे-समझे काम कर रहा है, वह बस ______ चला रहा है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: धूल में लट्ठ

The idiom is 'धूल में लट्ठ चलाना'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It can be if used to insult someone's intelligence. Use it carefully.

Related Phrases

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अंधे में तीर चलाना

synonym

To guess blindly

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हाथ-पैर मारना

similar

To struggle

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