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WorksheetsUnderstanding Hindi Idioms and Their Meanings
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the main purpose of using idioms in language?
To make sentences longer.
To make language more attractive and impactful.
To confuse the listener.
To use common words in a new way.
What does the idiom "किताबी कीड़ा" (kitabi keeda) mean?
Someone who loves to read books.
A small insect found in books.
Someone who writes books.
A person who sells books.
What does the idiom "नौ दो ग्यारह होना" (nau do gyarah hona) mean?
To count to eleven.
To run away quickly.
To add numbers.
To be very clever.
If someone is "आँखों का तारा" (aankhon ka taara) to their parents, what does it mean?
They are very bright.
They are very dear.
They have big eyes.
They wear glasses.
What does it mean to "आँखों में धूल झोंकना" (aankhon mein dhool jhonkna)?
To clean someone's eyes.
To throw sand at someone.
To deceive someone.
To make someone cry.
What happens when "मुँह में पानी आना" (munh mein paani aana)?
You drink water.
You feel very thirsty.
You are tempted by food.
You are surprised.
What does the idiom "नाक में दम करना" (naak mein dam karna) mean?
To breathe heavily.
To annoy someone a lot.
To clean your nose.
To smell something bad.
What is the meaning of "दांतों तले उंगली दबाना" (daanton tale ungli dabana)?
To bite your nails.
To be very surprised.
To hurt your finger.
To show anger.
What does it mean if someone "अंगूठा दिखाना" (angootha dikhana) when you ask for help?
They are showing you a thumbs up.
They are agreeing to help.
They are refusing to help or deceiving you.
They are pointing at something.
If there is "दाल में कुछ काला होना" (daal mein kuch kala hona), what does it suggest?
The food is burnt.
Something is wrong or suspicious.
The lentils are black.
Someone is hiding something.
What does the idiom "टेढ़ी खीर होना" (tedhi kheer hona) imply about a task?
The task is easy.
The task is delicious.
The task is difficult.
The task is sweet.
What does it mean when "पेट में चूहे कूदना" (pet mein choohe koodna)?
You have a stomach ache.
You are very hungry.
You saw a mouse.
You are feeling playful.
What does it mean if someone's "जमीन पर पैर न पड़ना" (zameen par pair na padna)?
They are flying.
They are very proud or arrogant.
They are walking carefully.
They are tired.
What is the meaning of "उल्लू बनाना" (ulloo banana)?
To make an owl.
To be wise.
To make someone a fool.
To be sleepy.
What does it mean to "आसमान सिर पर उठाना" (aasmaan sir par uthana)?
To lift the sky.
To make a lot of noise.
To be very tall.
To carry a heavy burden.
