C1 Expression Neutral

यह कोई छोटी बात नहीं है

yeh koi chhoti baat nahi hai

This is no small matter

Meaning

Used to convey that something is significant and should not be underestimated.

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Cultural Background

Used to counter the 'modesty culture' where people downplay their success. Used in meetings to emphasize that a project is high-priority.

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Emphasis

Say 'कोई' (koi) with a slight stress to make the phrase sound more natural.

Meaning

Used to convey that something is significant and should not be underestimated.

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Emphasis

Say 'कोई' (koi) with a slight stress to make the phrase sound more natural.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

इतने बड़े शहर में घर खरीदना ___________ नहीं है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: कोई छोटी बात

The phrase requires the negation of 'small thing'.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank B1

इतने बड़े शहर में घर खरीदना ___________ नहीं है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: कोई छोटी बात

The phrase requires the negation of 'small thing'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is often used for serious warnings.

Related Phrases

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बड़ी बात है

synonym

It's a big deal

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मामूली बात

contrast

Trivial matter

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