B1 Idiom Informal

चूना लगाना

choona lagaana

To cheat someone.

Significado

To defraud or swindle someone out of money or possessions.

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Contexto cultural

In North India, this phrase is extremely common in local markets. It is often used as a warning to others. Young people often use it in the context of online scams or when a friend cancels plans last minute. In small-scale business, it is used to describe competitors who use unfair means.

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Context is key

Only use this with people you know well. It is very informal.

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Don't use with superiors

Using this with a boss or teacher is disrespectful.

Significado

To defraud or swindle someone out of money or possessions.

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Context is key

Only use this with people you know well. It is very informal.

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Don't use with superiors

Using this with a boss or teacher is disrespectful.

Teste-se

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.

दुकानदार ने मुझे खराब सामान देकर ______ दिया।

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: चूना लगा दिया

The past tense 'लगा दिया' is appropriate for a completed action.

🎉 Pontuação: /1

Recursos visuais

Banco de exercicios

1 exercicios
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom. Fill Blank B1

दुकानदार ने मुझे खराब सामान देकर ______ दिया।

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: चूना लगा दिया

The past tense 'लगा दिया' is appropriate for a completed action.

🎉 Pontuação: /1

Perguntas frequentes

2 perguntas

No, it is too informal for any written business communication.

It is not a swear word, but it is a strong accusation of dishonesty.

Frases relacionadas

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टोपी पहनाना

synonym

To fool someone

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धोखा देना

similar

To deceive

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बेवकूफ बनाना

similar

To make someone a fool

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