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What does the phrase 'ঘোড়ার ডিম' refer to?

  • An absurd or impossible thing. (correct)
  • An old and useless person.
  • A complicated trick.
  • An unrealistic aspiration.

Which expression describes someone with extravagant desires beyond their means?

  • ঘাটের মড়া
  • ঘোর প্যাঁচ
  • ঘোল খাওয়া
  • ঘোড়া রোগ (correct)

What does 'ঘোল খাওয়ানো' mean in context?

  • To become foolish.
  • To outwit or defeat someone. (correct)
  • To face difficulties.
  • To experience complications.

What does 'ঘর থাকতে বাবুই ভিজা' symbolize?

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Which phrase refers to someone who is extremely old or has little usefulness?

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What does the idiom 'কচুকাটা করা' signify?

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What is implied by the idiom 'কেতাদুরস্ত'?

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What does 'কর্তার ইচ্ছায় কর্ম' emphasize?

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The idiom 'কলা খাওয়া' conveys what situation?

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What does the idiom 'কলির সন্ধ্যা' refer to?

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What does 'কোমর বাঁধা' imply about a person's attitude?

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The idiom 'কচ্ছপের কামড়' illustrates what characteristic?

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What does 'কড়ায় গণ্ডায়' mean in the context of performance?

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What does the term 'কড়িকাঠ গণা' refer to?

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What does 'কথার মানুষ' signify?

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The phrase 'কপালের লিখন' implies what concept?

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What does 'তীব্র বক্তৃতা' convey about someone's speech?

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What does 'কাঁচা পয়সা' mean?

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What does the term 'কলমের খোঁচা' refer to?

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The phrase 'কম্বলের লোম বাছা' suggests what kind of behavior?

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What does 'কাঁটায় কাঁটায়' emphasize?

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Which of the following best describes 'কাঁচা বাঁশে ঘুণ'?

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What does 'কপাতাল ঠুকে লাগা' refer to?

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What is the meaning of 'কলুর বলদ'?

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What does 'কথার কথা' indicate?

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What does 'কথায় কথায়' imply?

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What does 'কলম পেষা' describe?

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What does 'kano khara kara' refer to in a figurative sense?

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Which idiom describes someone who can be easily deceived?

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What does 'kano bhangano' imply?

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What is the meaning of 'kano bhara kara'?

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Which idiom represents the concept of intense emotional pain?

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What does 'kucho gondoosh' mean in a metaphorical sense?

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Which idiom best represents a person perceived as unproductive?

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What is meant by 'ghat-er morra'?

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Which idiom conveys the idea of wasting time on trivial matters?

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What is the implication of 'kharob kothin'?

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Which idiom refers to avoiding unpleasant noise?

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What does 'kano kothin' symbolize?

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How is 'kano khirikhira' best described?

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Flashcards

Slaughter indiscriminately

Brutal and merciless killing, often in a chaotic or unrestrained manner.

Well-groomed

Meticulous, polished, or stylish in appearance or behavior.

Work done as per the master's will

Acting solely based on the wishes or orders of someone in authority.

Left helpless after failure

Being left in a hopeless or ineffective state after failing to prepare or take earlier opportunities.

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Disregard or mock someone

Showing disdain, disrespect, or refusal to comply.

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Beginning of trouble

The onset of problems, misfortunes, or challenges.

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Determined

Taking a firm resolution to achieve a goal with full dedication.

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Firm grip that doesn't let go easily

Something persistent, tenacious, or difficult to escape from.

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Shameless

Describes someone who doesn't feel ashamed despite significant humiliation.

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Listening intently

Refers to paying close attention.

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Easily influenced

Describes someone who is easily deceived or influenced.

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Harmful advice

Refers to misleading someone by whispering malicious or deceitful advice.

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Tarnish someone's image

Refers to influencing someone’s opinion negatively behind another’s back.

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Worthless

Refers to something of negligible or no value.

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Unproductive person

Refers to someone who contributes nothing of value.

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Aimless activities

Refers to aimless or unproductive activities.

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Mislead someone

Refers to planting false or harmful ideas in someone’s mind.

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Covering one’s ears

Describes avoiding unpleasant noise or chatter.

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Deafened

Refers to a sensation of deafness caused by noise.

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Well-dressed but superficial

Refers to people who are polished externally but lack substance.

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Intense emotional pain

Refers to severe mental anguish or suffering.

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Extremely lazy

Describes someone habitually lazy.

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Starting anew

Refers to restarting after failure.

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Koricatth Gona

Idling or engaging in unproductive activities, wasting time.

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Katto Dhaane Katto Chaal

Understanding the value or measurement before starting a task.

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Kathar Katha

An insignificant or meaningless statement.

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Kathar Manush

A reliable and trustworthy person, someone who keeps their word.

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Kathar Kataar

Incidentally or in the course of casual conversation.

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Kopaler Thuke Lagaa

Working with determination and focus, putting all effort into a task.

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Kopaler Fera

A sudden improvement in luck or circumstances.

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Kopaler Likhon

Fate or destiny, something predetermined or inevitable.

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Komboler Lom Bachha

Focusing on trivial or futile matters, wasting time on insignificant details.

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Kore Khawa

Earning a livelihood, securing a source of income.

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Koler Bolud

An unending worker with no personal gain, working hard without benefit or progress.

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Kacha Poyaasa

Cash in hand, readily available money.

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Kaker Jyotsna

Dim moonlight, minimal or weak light, often used poetically.

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Kakataliy

A coincidence, an accidental or unplanned occurrence.

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Kaker Rakha

A misplaced item, something kept hidden in an unknown location.

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Horse Eggs

Something completely impossible or absurd, like claiming to have found horse eggs.

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Horse Fever

Having unrealistic or extravagant desires, especially beyond one's means.

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Ghater Moda

An extremely old, useless, or frail person past their prime.

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Ghor Panch

Something excessively complicated, tricky, or deceitful.

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Ghol Khawa

To encounter difficulties or inconvenience, often due to poor planning or preparation.

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Study Notes

Idioms and Their Meanings

  • কচুকাটা করা (To slaughter indiscriminately): Brutal and merciless killing, often in a chaotic manner.

  • কেতাদুরস্ত (Well-groomed or immaculate): Meticulous, polished, or stylish in appearance or behavior.

  • কর্তার ইচ্ছায় কর্ম (Work done as per the master's will): Acting solely based on the orders of someone in authority, often showing submission.

  • কলা খাওয়া (Left helpless or in vain after failure): Being left in a hopeless state after failing to prepare or take earlier opportunities.

  • কলা দেখানো (To disregard or mock someone): Showing disdain, disrespect, or refusal to comply with someone.

  • কলির সন্ধ্যা (Beginning of trouble or misfortune): The onset of problems, misfortunes, or challenges.

  • কোমর বাঁধা (To be resolute or determined): Taking a firm resolution to achieve a goal with full dedication.

  • কচ্ছপের কামড় (A firm grip that doesn’t let go easily): Persistent, tenacious, or difficult to escape or get rid of.

  • কড়ায় গণ্ডায় (Completely or to the last detail): Being thorough or precise in calculations or dealings.

  • কড়ার ভিখারি (Poverty-stricken or utterly destitute): Completely impoverished, lacking any possessions.

  • কড়ি কপালে (Extremely lucky): Exceptional fortune or good luck.

  • কড়িকাঠ গণা (Wasting time idly): Idling or engaging in unproductive activities.

  • কত ধানে কত চাল (Understanding the value or measurement): Understanding the intricacies or values before proceeding with a task.

  • কথার কথা (An insignificant or meaningless statement): Statements that hold little to no significance.

  • কথার মানুষ (Someone who keeps their word): Reliable and trustworthy.

  • কথায় কথায় (Incidentally or in the course of conversation): During a discussion or as part of the conversation.

  • কপাল ঠুকে লাগা (To work with determination): Putting all effort into a task without hesitation.

  • কপাল ফেরা (Improvement in fortune): A sudden change of luck or circumstances for the better.

  • কপালের লিখন (Fate or destiny): Something predetermined or inevitable.

  • কম্বলের লোম বাছা (Focusing on trivial or futile matters): Engaging in unnecessary, time-wasting activities.

  • করে খাওয়া (To earn a livelihood): Securing a source of income.

  • কলম পেষা (Monotonous clerical work): Repetitive, uncreative desk work.

  • কলমের খোঁচা (Harm done by writing): Damage or harm caused by written words or orders.

  • কলুর বলদ (An unending worker with no personal gain): Working hard without personal benefit or progress.

  • কাঁচা পয়সা (Cash in hand): Readily available money.

  • কাক জ্যোৎস্না (Dim or faint moonlight): Minimal or weak light.

  • কাকতালীয় (A coincidence): An accidental or unplanned occurrence.

  • কাকস্নান (A quick or shallow bath): Doing something hastily, without thoroughness.

  • কাক ভূষণ্ডী (Long-lived or old-fashioned): Very old or associated with ancient times.

  • কাঠের পুতুল (Inanimate or unresponsive): Unresponsive or lifeless in actions or behavior.

  • কাকের রাখা (Misplaced item): Keeping something in a place even the owner can’t remember.

  • কাকের মুখে খবর পাওয়া (Hearing through rumors): Hearing something indirectly or through rumors.

  • কাকের ছা বগের ছা (Messy handwriting): Untidy or illegible writing.

  • কাঁচা বাঁশে ঘুণ (Corruption or decay at a young age): Becoming corrupted or spoiled early in life.

  • কাঁটায় কাঁটায় (Exactly on time): Punctuality or adhering to a precise schedule.

  • কাগজে কলমে (In writing): Documenting something formally or officially.

  • কাছা আলগা (Careless): Irresponsible or inattentive.

  • কাজ গুছানো (Wrapping up tasks): Organizing or completing tasks.

  • কাজের কথা (Useful or necessary matters): Practical, relevant, or necessary discussions.

  • কাজের কাজি (Efficient worker): Skilled or capable in their work.

  • কাঞ্চন মূল্য (Exorbitant price): Very expensive or highly valuable.

  • কাটা ঘায়ে নুনের ছিটা (Adding insult to injury): Making an already bad situation worse.

  • কাঠ খড় (Necessary arrangements): Effort and arrangements needed to accomplish something.

  • কাঠ খোট্টা (Rigid and insensitive): Harsh, unfeeling, or inflexible.

  • কান কাটা (Shameless): Doesn’t feel ashamed despite humiliation.

  • কান খাড়া করা (Listening intently): Paying close attention.

  • কান পাতলা (Easily influenced): Easily deceived or influenced.

  • কান ভাঙানো (To give harmful advice): Misleading someone with malicious or deceitful advice.

  • কান ভারী করা (To secretly tarnish someone’s image): Influencing someone’s opinion negatively behind their back.

  • কানা কড়ি (Worthless): Negligible or no value.

  • কানা মেঘ (Unproductive or useless person): Contributing nothing of value.

  • কানামাছি খেলা (Children’s blindfold game): Aimless or unproductive activities.

  • কানে মন্ত্র দেওয়া (To mislead): Planting false or harmful ideas in someone’s mind.

  • কানে আঙুল দেওয়া (Covering one’s ears): Avoiding unpleasant noise or chatter.

  • কানে তালা লাগা (Deafened): Sensation of deafness caused by noise.

  • কাপুড়ে বাবু (Well-dressed but superficial): Polished externally but lacking substance.

  • কুল কাঠের আগুন (Intense emotional pain): Severe mental anguish or suffering.

  • কুঁড়ের বাদশা (Extremely lazy): Habitually lazy.

  • কেঁচে গণ্ডুষ (Starting anew): Restarting after failure.

  • কেঁচো খুঁড়তে সাপ (Uncovering something much bigger): A small investigation leading to a significant discovery.

  • কৈ মাছের প্রাণ (Extremely resilient): Enduring tough conditions with remarkable tenacity.

  • কেউকেটা (Someone important or pretentious): Acts important, often with arrogance.

  • কাঠালের আমসত্ত্ব (An impossibility): Utterly impossible or unrealistic.

  • ঘটিরাম (Inept or incompetent person): Clumsy, unskilled, or incapable of effective performance.

  • ঘাটের মড়া (An extremely old or decrepit person): On the verge of death or nearly useless due to advanced age.

  • ঘর ভাঙা (To destroy relationships): Damaging or disrupting family ties.

  • ঘরের খেয়ে বনের মোষ তাড়ানো (To work for others at one’s own expense): Helping others selflessly while neglecting one’s own needs.

  • ঘা খাওয়া (To be hurt or rejected): Emotional or psychological pain from rejection or failure.

  • ঘাঁটাঘাঁটি করা (To meddle unnecessarily): Unnecessary interference in someone else's matters.

  • ঘাস কাটা (To waste time on trivial tasks): Engaging in irrelevant or unimportant activities.

  • ঘুঘু চরানো (To ruin or devastate): Causing destruction or severe loss.

  • ঘোড়া ডিঙিয়ে ঘাস খাওয়া (To bypass someone more deserving): Ignoring the deserving in favor of less qualified people.

  • ঘোড়ার ঘাস কাটা (To waste time on unproductive tasks): Procrastination or pointless time-wasting.

  • ঘোড়ার ডিম (An unrealistic or non-existent thing): Something absurd or impossible.

  • ঘোড়া রোগ (Unrealistic or extravagant desires): Having absurd or excessive aspirations beyond one’s means.

  • ঘাটের মড়া (An extremely old or useless person): Past their prime and of little use.

  • ঘোর প্যাঁচ (Complicated or deceitful): Unnecessarily convoluted or tricky.

  • ঘোল খাওয়া (To face difficulty or inconvenience): Getting into trouble or facing complications.

  • ঘোল খাওয়ানো (To outwit or defeat someone): Teaching someone a lesson or making them face the consequences.

  • ঘর থাকতে বাবুই ভিজা (Foolishness): Making a foolish or unnecessary choice.

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