खून पसीना एक करना

khūn pasīnā ek karanāidiom
to work extremely hard

उसे सफलता मिलने के लिए खून पसीना एक करना पड़ा।

He had to work extremely hard to achieve success.


What It Really Means
To work extremely hard, often to the point of exhaustion, to achieve a goal or overcome a challenge.
Literal Meaning
To make blood and sweat one (i.e., to mix blood and sweat together).
Literal Breakdown
खूनblood+पसीनाsweat+एक करनाto make one
Mental Image
The imagery evokes the idea of physical and mental exertion to the point where blood and sweat are metaphorically combined, symbolizing the intensity of the effort.
When to Use
A student who studies day and night for months to pass a difficult exam might be described as having 'खून पसीना एक किया' to achieve their goal.
Cultural Note
This idiom reflects the cultural value placed on hard work and perseverance in Hindi-speaking communities. It is often used to acknowledge the sacrifices made in pursuit of success.
informal

To exert oneself to the utmost, often to the point of exhaustion, in order to achieve a goal or overcome a challenge.

वह परीक्षा पास करने के लिए खून पसीना एक कर रहा था।

He was working extremely hard to pass the exam.

खून पसीना एक करने के बाद ही वह अपने सपनों को साकार कर पाया।

Only after working extremely hard was he able to realize his dreams.

This idiom emphasizes the intensity and effort put into a task, often to the point of physical or mental exhaustion.

Related Phrases

Pro Tip

Usage Context

This idiom is often used to praise someone's dedication or to highlight the difficulty of a task.

Gold Rule

Intensity

The idiom emphasizes the extreme nature of the effort, so use it only when describing exceptional or exhaustive work.

Word Origin

The phrase combines 'खून' (blood), 'पसीना' (sweat), and 'एक करना' (to make one), symbolizing the extreme effort and sacrifice involved in achieving something.

Usage Notes

This idiom is commonly used to describe situations where someone has put in tremendous effort, often beyond normal limits, to achieve a goal. It can be used in both positive and negative contexts, depending on the outcome of the effort.

Word Breakdown

खून
blood
root
+
पसीना
sweat
root
+
एक करना
to make one
root
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