Meaning
To fool or trick someone, making them appear foolish.
Cultural Background
In North India, this is a very common household phrase used by parents to children or friends to friends. While Hindi is not the primary language, the phrase is widely understood due to Bollywood influence. Even in offices, colleagues might use this in the breakroom, though never in a formal email.
Context is everything
Always check the tone. If someone is smiling, it's a joke. If they are angry, it's an accusation.
Avoid in formal settings
Never use this in a job interview or with your boss.
Meaning
To fool or trick someone, making them appear foolish.
Context is everything
Always check the tone. If someone is smiling, it's a joke. If they are angry, it's an accusation.
Avoid in formal settings
Never use this in a job interview or with your boss.
Test Yourself
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct way to say 'He fooled me'.
The idiom is 'उल्लू बनाना', not 'करना' or 'देखना'.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesChoose the correct way to say 'He fooled me'.
The idiom is 'उल्लू बनाना', not 'करना' or 'देखना'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsIt can be, depending on the context. Use it carefully.
Absolutely not. It is too informal.
Related Phrases
धोखा देना
synonymTo deceive
मूर्ख बनाना
synonymTo make a fool
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builds onSon of an owl
