Aug 29, 2023, 04:06 PM IST

Hindi idioms inspired by your favourite foods 

Pavan Naidu

"Aasman se gire khajoor mai atke," Meaning: when you come out of a problem but crash into another.

 "Aam ke aam guthliyon ke daam," Meaning: Getting double profit from something.

"Bandar kya jaane adrak ka swad," Meaning: An indirect comment to someone who criticizes on the work you have done.

"Dal mein kuch kala hain,"  Meaning: Used when you feel suspicious about something. 

"Doodh ka dhula," Meaning: Used in a sarcastic manner to indicate that the person is as white as milk and their is no signs of guilt to be found in his character.

"Ghar ki murgi dal barabar," Meaning: It is used when self-possessions are undermined and someone else's possessions seem better.

Doodh ka dhoodh, paani ka paani, Meaning: Used when you need to differentiate between the truth and lie.