意思
To prioritize one's own benefit, often at others' expense.
文化背景
The owl is often seen as a symbol of foolishness, making the act of 'straightening' it a humorous way to describe a selfish person's futile or cunning attempts. This is a very common idiom used in everyday speech to describe opportunistic behavior in both personal and professional life.
Context is key
Only use this when you are criticizing someone's selfishness.
意思
To prioritize one's own benefit, often at others' expense.
Context is key
Only use this when you are criticizing someone's selfishness.
自我测试
Complete the sentence.
वह हमेशा _____ सीधा करने की कोशिश करता है।
The idiom is 'अपना उल्लू सीधा करना'.
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练习题库
1 练习वह हमेशा _____ सीधा करने की कोशिश करता है।
The idiom is 'अपना उल्लू सीधा करना'.
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常见问题
1 个问题No, it is too informal and accusatory.
相关表达
अपना काम निकालना
synonymTo get one's work done
स्वार्थ सिद्ध करना
synonymTo fulfill selfishness
