छाती पर साँप लोटना

chāṭī par sā̃p loṭnā◆idiom
to be extremely jealous or envious

उसकी सफलता देखकर मेरी छाती पर साँप लोट रहा है।

Seeing his success, I am burning with jealousy.

◆ What It Really Means
to be consumed by jealousy or envy
Literal Meaning
a snake rolling on one's chest
Literal Breakdown
छातीchest+परon+साँपsnake+लोटनाto roll
◇ Mental Image
A vivid mental picture of a snake writhing on one's chest, symbolizing the physical and emotional turmoil caused by jealousy.
◈ When to Use
A person sees a friend driving a new luxury car and feels intense jealousy, leading them to say, 'उसकी नई कार देखकर मेरी छाती पर साँप लोट रहा है।'
◉ Cultural Note
This idiom reflects traditional Hindi cultural expressions of emotion, where physical imagery is used to convey intense feelings. It is rooted in ancient Hindi literature and proverbs.
informal

to feel intense jealousy or envy that causes physical or emotional discomfort

जब मैंने सुना कि उसे पदोन्नति मिल गई है, मेरी छाती पर साँप लोटने लगा।

When I heard he got the promotion, I was consumed by jealousy.

उसकी नई कार देखकर मेरे मन में छाती पर साँप लोटने लगा।

Seeing his new car made me green with envy.

Often used to describe a strong, negative reaction to someone else's good fortune or possessions.

Related Phrases

आँखें लाल होनाidiom
to be extremely jealous or envious
मन में कुढ़नाidiom
to feel bitter jealousy or resentment

Pro Tip

Usage Context

Use this idiom to describe a strong, negative emotional reaction to someone else's success or good fortune. It is often used in personal or social contexts rather than formal settings.

Usage Notes

This idiom is commonly used in Hindi to express deep-seated jealousy. It is not used in a literal sense (e.g., snakes are not involved). The phrase is vivid and culturally rooted in traditional Hindi literature and folklore.

Word Breakdown

छाती
chest (as a symbol of emotions)
root
+
पर
on
postposition
+
साँप
snake
root
+
लोटना
to roll or move around
verb
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