मुँह में राम बगल में छुरी
वह मुँह में राम बगल में छुरी रखता है।
He has a sweet tongue but a sharp knife in his side.
To appear kind or pious while being deceitful or dangerous; to be hypocritical.
उसने मुँह में राम बगल में छुरी रखकर सभी को धोखा दिया।
He deceived everyone by appearing pious while being deceitful.
This idiom is often used to describe someone who pretends to be good or religious but has harmful intentions.
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Pro Tip
Usage Context
This idiom is often used to criticize someone who pretends to be good or religious but has harmful intentions.
Gold Rule
Avoid Misuse
Do not use this idiom lightly, as it carries strong negative connotations.
Word Origin
The phrase combines the words for 'Ram' (a revered figure in Hinduism) and 'knife,' symbolizing the contrast between outward piety and hidden malice.
Usage Notes
This idiom is commonly used in Hindi to describe hypocrisy or deceit, especially in social or religious contexts.