टस से मस न होना

/ʈəs se məs nə ɦoːnaː/idiom
unmoved

उसकी बात सुनकर भी वह टस से मस नहीं हुआ।

Even after hearing his words, he remained unmoved.


What It Really Means
to remain completely unaffected or indifferent despite attempts to influence or persuade
Literal Meaning
not to move even a little
Literal Breakdown
टसa slight movement+मसa slight movement+न होनाnot to be
Mental Image
The mental picture evoked is of a person standing so firm that even the slightest physical shift (like a small unit of measurement) is impossible.
When to Use
Imagine a situation where a person refuses to budge from their opinion despite repeated pleas or arguments. For example, a manager who refuses to reconsider a decision despite employee requests.
Cultural Note
This idiom reflects the cultural emphasis on firmness and steadfastness in Hindi-speaking communities. It is often used in contexts where persistence or emotional appeals are expected to work but fail.
informal

to remain completely unaffected or indifferent despite persuasion or pressure

उसकी बहन ने बहुत समझाया, लेकिन वह टस से मस नहीं हुआ।

His sister tried hard to convince him, but he remained unmoved.

माफ़ी मांगने पर भी मालिक टस से मस नहीं हुआ।

Even after apologizing, the boss remained unmoved.

Used to describe someone who does not change their stance or opinion despite attempts to influence them.

Related Phrases

टस से मस होनाidiom
to be moved or influenced slightly
अटल रहनाphrase
to remain steadfast

Pro Tip

Usage Context

Use 'टस से मस न होना' when someone is completely unresponsive to persuasion, criticism, or emotional appeals. It is often used in personal or professional conflicts.

Gold Rule

Idiom vs. Literal Meaning

This idiom should not be confused with its literal meaning of 'not moving even a little.' Its figurative use is far more common in everyday language.

Word Origin

Composed of 'टस' (a small unit of measurement or a slight movement) and 'मस' (another unit of measurement or slight movement), indicating a lack of even the slightest shift or change in position.

Usage Notes

This idiom is commonly used in Hindi to describe someone who is stubborn or unyielding. It implies that the person is so firm in their stance that even a minor influence cannot sway them.

Word Breakdown

टस
a slight movement or unit of measurement (figurative)
word
+
मस
a slight movement or unit of measurement (figurative)
word
+
न होना
not to be
phrase
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