आम के आम गुठलियों के दाम

āma ke āma guṭhaliyõ ke dāma
phrase★Intermediate◆idiom
◆ What It Really Means
The phrase conveys that arguing over trivial or minor issues is pointless, similar to debating the price of inexpensive mangoes.
Literal Meaning
The price of mangoes is the price of mangoes.
Literal Breakdown
आम के आमthe mangoes of mangoes (redundant emphasis)+गुठलियों केof the small mangoes or seeds+दामprice
◇ Mental Image
The mental image is of people arguing over the price of something as common and inexpensive as mangoes, highlighting the absurdity of the debate.
◈ When to Use
Two friends are arguing over who should pay for a small snack. One might say, 'आम के आम गुठलियों के दाम पर बहस मत करो,' meaning 'Don't argue over such a trivial amount.'
◉ Cultural Note
This idiom reflects the cultural value of practicality and avoiding unnecessary conflicts in Indian society.
informal

A phrase used to dismiss trivial or pointless arguments, suggesting that debating minor details is futile.

दोनों ने आम के आम गुठलियों के दाम पर बहस की, लेकिन अंत में कोई परिणाम नहीं निकला।

Both argued about the price of mangoes, but in the end, nothing was resolved.

💡

This idiom is often used to highlight the futility of arguing over insignificant matters.

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गुठलियों का दामphrase
something of little value or importance

💡Pro Tip

Usage Context

Use this phrase when someone is arguing over something trivial or unimportant to emphasize that the debate is pointless.

⚡Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

While useful, overusing this phrase can make you seem dismissive or impatient.

📖Word Origin

The phrase originates from the idea that the price of mangoes (a common and inexpensive fruit) is not worth arguing over, symbolizing triviality.

📝Usage Notes

This idiom is commonly used in everyday conversations to discourage unnecessary debates over minor issues.

Word Breakdown

आम
mango
root
+
गुठलियाँ
small mangoes or seeds
root
+
दाम
price
root
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