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दूर की वस्तुएँ आकर्षक लगती हैं
/d̪uːɾ kiː ʋəst̪ʊeː̃ aːkəɾʃək ləɡt̪iː hɛ̃/
out of sight, out of mind
दूर की वस्तुएँ आकर्षक लगती हैं इसलिये लोग उन्हें खरीद लेते हैं।
Out of sight, out of mind—people buy things just because they seem appealing from afar.
informal
A Hindi phrase suggesting that things or people appear more attractive when they are distant or not immediately accessible.
उसकी दूर की वस्तुएँ आकर्षक लगती हैं इसलिये उसने वह महँगी घड़ी खरीद ली।
His distant things appear attractive, so he bought that expensive watch.
Often used to describe impulsive purchases or attraction to things that are not realistically attainable.
Collocations
दूर की वस्तुएँdistant thingsआकर्षक लगनाto seem attractive
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Pro Tip
Cultural Context
This phrase reflects the Hindi cultural perspective on distance and desire. It is often cited when explaining impulsive decisions or attraction to the unattainable.
Gold Rule
Literal vs. Figurative
While the phrase can be translated literally, its true meaning lies in the psychological and cultural interpretation of distance enhancing appeal.
Word Origin
The phrase combines 'दूर' (distant) and 'आकर्षक' (attractive), reflecting a cultural observation about human psychology where distance enhances perceived appeal.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in everyday conversation to explain why people are drawn to things that are far away or unavailable.
Word Breakdown
दूर की
distant / far-off
adjective phraseवस्तुएँ
things / objects
nounआकर्षक
attractive / appealing
adjectiveलगती हैं
seem / appear
verbहिन्दी-अंग्रेज़ी शब्दकोश