C1 Proverb Neutral

उँगली पकड़कर पहुँचा पकड़ना

ungli pakadkar pahuncha pakadna

Give an inch, take a mile

Meaning

If you allow someone a small concession, they will try to take a lot more.

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Cultural Background

Reflects the importance of boundaries in close-knit communities.

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Context is key

Use it when you feel exploited.

Meaning

If you allow someone a small concession, they will try to take a lot more.

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Context is key

Use it when you feel exploited.

Test Yourself

Which body part is used in the idiom?

उँगली पकड़कर _____ पकड़ना

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: पहुँचा

The idiom specifically uses 'पहुँचा' (wrist).

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which body part is used in the idiom? Choose B2

उँगली पकड़कर _____ पकड़ना

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: पहुँचा

The idiom specifically uses 'पहुँचा' (wrist).

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It is a strong critique of behavior.

Related Phrases

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सिर चढ़ाना

similar

To let someone get on your head.

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