कान भरना

kān bharṇā
idiomIntermediateidiom
informal

To praise someone excessively or repeatedly, often to the point of annoyance.

उसे हर बार कान भरते रहना चाहिए।

You should keep praising him every time.

बच्चे को कान भरने से वह और भी घमंडी हो जाएगा।

Praising the child excessively will make him even more arrogant.

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This idiom is often used to describe someone who is being overly complimentary or flattering, sometimes with negative connotations.

Collocations

कान भरनाto praise excessively

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कान भरनाidiom
to praise excessively

💡Pro Tip

Usage Context

This idiom is often used to express disapproval of someone who is being overly complimentary or flattering.

Gold Rule

Negative Connotation

The phrase often carries a negative connotation, implying that the praise is excessive or insincere.

📖Word Origin

The phrase comes from the idea of filling someone's ears with praise, implying that the praise is so constant and excessive that it becomes overwhelming.

📝Usage Notes

This idiom is commonly used in informal contexts to describe someone who is being overly complimentary or flattering, often with a negative undertone.

Word Breakdown

कान
ear
root
+
भरना
to fill
root
हिन्दी-अंग्रेज़ी शब्दकोश