गलत बहाने बनाना
उसने हमेशा गलत बहाने बनाकर काम से बचता है।
He always makes excuses to avoid work.
To invent false or insincere reasons to avoid responsibility or effort, often to deceive others.
माँ ने पूछा, 'तुमने होमवर्क क्यों नहीं किया?' उसने गलत बहाने बनाना शुरू कर दिया।
Mom asked, 'Why didn't you do your homework?' He started making excuses.
बॉस ने पूछा कि देर क्यों हुई, उसने कहा, 'मेरी कार खराब हो गई थी।' लेकिन असल में वह सो गया था।
The boss asked why he was late. He said, 'My car broke down.' But in reality, he overslept.
Often used to criticize someone for avoiding accountability through fabricated stories.
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Cultural Context
In Hindi-speaking cultures, directness and honesty are highly valued. Making excuses is often seen as a sign of dishonesty or lack of effort. This phrase is frequently used in family, workplace, or social settings to criticize such behavior.
Gold Rule
Usage Rule
Use this phrase when someone is deliberately avoiding responsibility by fabricating reasons. It is not used for genuine explanations or mistakes.
Word Origin
The phrase combines 'गलत' (false/wrong) and 'बहाने बनाना' (to make excuses). 'बहाना' comes from Persian 'bahāna' (pretext), while 'बनाना' (to make) is a common Hindi verb. The idiom reflects a cultural emphasis on directness and accountability, where excuses are viewed negatively.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in informal contexts to call out someone's dishonesty or laziness. It implies the excuses are not just weak but intentionally misleading.