Meaning
To achieve one's own selfish motives or benefit, often by tricking others.
Cultural Background
Commonly used in daily conversations to describe political opportunism. Used in social media contexts to call out fake influencers.
Don't use with friends
Calling a close friend 'ullu seedha karne wala' is an insult.
Meaning
To achieve one's own selfish motives or benefit, often by tricking others.
Don't use with friends
Calling a close friend 'ullu seedha karne wala' is an insult.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
वह हमेशा ____ सीधा करने की कोशिश करता है।
The idiom is 'अपना उल्लू सीधा करना'.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesवह हमेशा ____ सीधा करने की कोशिश करता है।
The idiom is 'अपना उल्लू सीधा करना'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt is critical and implies selfishness, so use it carefully.
Related Phrases
अपना काम निकालना
synonymTo get one's work done
उल्लू बनाना
similarTo fool someone
स्वार्थ सिद्ध करना
specialized formTo achieve selfish motives
