उल्टी गंगा बहाना
ultī gaṅgā bahānāTo do something in the wrong or opposite direction; to reverse or undo a process or action.
उल्टी गंगा बहाना मत करो, पहले से ही सब गलत हो गया है।
Don't reverse the process, everything has already gone wrong.
This idiom is often used to criticize someone for taking actions that undo or complicate a situation.
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Usage Context
This idiom is best used when referring to actions that are counterproductive or undo previous efforts.
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Literal vs. Figurative
Remember that this is an idiom and should not be taken literally. It refers to actions, not actual rivers.
📖Word Origin
The phrase literally means 'to make the Ganges flow backward,' which is impossible in reality. It metaphorically represents doing something that is unnatural or counterproductive.
📝Usage Notes
This idiom is commonly used in informal contexts to express frustration or disapproval of actions that reverse progress or create unnecessary complications.