C1 Idiom Informal

आँख दिखाना।

aankh dikhana

To show anger, threaten.

Significado

To express displeasure or intimidate someone with an angry look.

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Contexto cultural

The 'evil eye' (Nazar) is a strong cultural belief. 'Aankh dikhana' can sometimes be interpreted as casting a negative vibe. In many South Asian households, children are taught to avoid 'aankh dikhana' to elders as it is considered disrespectful.

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Watch the context

Always look at the speaker's facial expression. If they are smiling, it might be a joke!

Significado

To express displeasure or intimidate someone with an angry look.

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Watch the context

Always look at the speaker's facial expression. If they are smiling, it might be a joke!

Teste-se

Which verb completes the phrase for 'to intimidate'?

उसने मुझे आँख _____ ।

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: दिखाई

The idiom is 'aankh dikhana', so the past tense is 'dikhai'.

🎉 Pontuação: /1

Recursos visuais

Banco de exercicios

1 exercicios
Which verb completes the phrase for 'to intimidate'? Choose A2

उसने मुझे आँख _____ ।

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: दिखाई

The idiom is 'aankh dikhana', so the past tense is 'dikhai'.

🎉 Pontuação: /1

Perguntas frequentes

1 perguntas

Usually, yes. It implies a challenge or a warning.

Frases relacionadas

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आँखें चुराना

contrast

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similar

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