कोल्हू का बैल
kolhū kā bailA person who works hard but gets little or no reward for their efforts.
वह कोल्हू का बैल है, जो दिन भर काम करता है लेकिन कोई सम्मान नहीं मिलता।
He is like an ox in a sugarcane press, working all day but getting no respect.
This idiom is often used to describe someone who is exploited or taken for granted.
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Cultural Context
This idiom reflects traditional agricultural practices and the societal view of labor in rural India.
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Usage
Use this idiom to express sympathy or criticism about someone's unappreciated efforts.
📖Word Origin
The phrase comes from the traditional sugarcane press (kolhu) where an ox (bail) works tirelessly to extract juice, often symbolizing unappreciated labor.
📝Usage Notes
This idiom is commonly used in rural and semi-urban contexts to describe unfair labor practices or unrecognized hard work.