नाच न जाने आँगन टेढ़ा

nāca na jāne āṅgan ṭeḍhā
phraseIntermediateidiom
What It Really Means
A phrase used to express that one should not worry about things that are beyond their control or that are not going as planned, and instead focus on what they can do.
Literal Meaning
If the courtyard is crooked, then don't worry about dancing.
Literal Breakdown
नाचdance+न जानेdon't know+आँगनcourtyard+टेढ़ाcrooked
Mental Image
The image of a crooked courtyard where dancing is difficult, symbolizing that one should not worry about minor issues and instead focus on the task at hand.
When to Use
A person is worried about a minor issue that is beyond their control. Another person uses this phrase to encourage them to not worry about it and instead focus on the bigger picture.
Cultural Note
This phrase is commonly used in Hindi-speaking regions to encourage someone to not dwell on minor issues and instead focus on the task at hand. It is often used in informal settings.
informal

A phrase used to express that one should not worry about things that are beyond their control or that are not going as planned, and instead focus on what they can do.

आँगन टेढ़ा है, तो नाच न जाने

The courtyard is crooked, so don't worry about dancing.

अब नाच न जाने आँगन टेढ़ा है, बस आगे बढ़ो

Now that the courtyard is crooked, don't worry about dancing, just move forward.

💡

This phrase is often used to encourage someone to not dwell on minor issues and instead focus on the bigger picture.

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Related Phrases

आँगन टेढ़ा हैphrase
The courtyard is crooked
नाच न जानेphrase
Don't worry about dancing

💡Pro Tip

Usage Context

This phrase is often used to encourage someone to not dwell on minor issues and instead focus on the bigger picture.

Gold Rule

Encouragement

Use this phrase to encourage someone to not worry about minor issues and instead focus on the task at hand.

📖Word Origin

The phrase originates from the idea that if the courtyard (which is a common place for dancing) is crooked, one should not worry about dancing but rather focus on the dance itself.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in informal settings to encourage someone to not worry about minor issues and instead focus on the task at hand.

Word Breakdown

नाच
dance
root
+
न जाने
don't know
root
+
आँगन
courtyard
root
+
टेढ़ा
crooked
root
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