दूध का दूध पानी का पानी

dūdh kā dūdh pānī kā pānī
idiomIntermediateidiom
informal

To distinguish between right and wrong, or to settle matters fairly and justly.

अदालत ने कहा कि दूध का दूध पानी का पानी कर दिया जाए।

The court said that right and wrong must be clearly distinguished.

हमेशा दूध का दूध पानी का पानी कर के ही फैसला लेना चाहिए।

One should always make decisions after clearly distinguishing right from wrong.

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This idiom emphasizes fairness and justice in decision-making.

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Related Phrases

सही और गलत का भेद करनाphrase
To distinguish between right and wrong
न्यायपूर्ण फैसला लेनाphrase
To make a fair decision

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Legal Contexts

This idiom is often used in legal discussions to emphasize the importance of clear and fair judgments.

Gold Rule

Fairness in Decision-Making

Always ensure that decisions are made with clarity and justice, just as one would separate milk from water.

📖Word Origin

The phrase originates from the idea of separating milk (dūdh) from water (pānī), symbolizing clarity and distinction.

📝Usage Notes

This idiom is commonly used in legal, moral, and everyday contexts to emphasize fairness.

Word Breakdown

दूध का दूध
the milk (symbolizing what is right)
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पानी का पानी
the water (symbolizing what is wrong)
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