हाथ कंगन को आरसी

hāth kaṅgan ko ārcī
phraseIntermediate obviousidiom
What It Really Means
Something that is so obvious that it requires no further proof or explanation, akin to how a bracelet doesn't need a mirror to be seen.
Literal Meaning
What is a mirror to a bracelet?
Literal Breakdown
हाथhand+कंगनbracelet+आरसीmirror
Mental Image
Imagine holding a bracelet in your hand. Do you need a mirror to see it? No, because it is already visible. Similarly, this idiom suggests that something is so evident that it doesn't require any additional proof.
When to Use
During a discussion where someone is denying an obvious fact, you might say, 'हाथ कंगन को आरसी है कि तुमने गलती की है!' (It's as clear as daylight that you made a mistake!).
Cultural Note
This idiom is deeply rooted in Hindi culture and is often used in proverbial expressions to convey the idea of obviousness. It reflects the importance of direct observation and evidence in Hindi cultural discourse.
informal

Something that is so clear or evident that no further proof or explanation is needed; something that is immediately apparent.

तुम्हारे पास सबूत है, हाथ कंगन को आरसी है।

You have the evidence; it's as clear as daylight.

उसकी आँखों से ही हाथ कंगन को आरसी है कि वह झूठ बोल रहा है।

It's obvious from his eyes that he is lying.

💡

Often used to emphasize that something is self-evident or requires no further explanation.

Related Phrases

हाथ कंगन को आरसी क्याproverb
What is a mirror to a bracelet? (a rhetorical question implying something is obvious)

💡Pro Tip

Usage Context

Use this idiom when you want to emphasize that something is so clear that it doesn't need any further explanation. It is often used in situations where someone is trying to hide the truth, but the evidence is right in front of everyone.

Gold Rule

Idiom Structure

This is a fixed phrase and should not be altered. Do not replace any word or change the structure when using it in conversation.

📖Word Origin

The phrase originates from the Hindi proverb 'हाथ कंगन को आरसी क्या' (hāth kaṅgan ko ārcī kyā), which literally translates to 'What is a mirror to a bracelet?' The metaphor implies that something is so evident that it doesn't need any proof or explanation, much like a bracelet doesn't need a mirror to be seen.

📝Usage Notes

This idiom is commonly used in everyday conversation to stress the obviousness of a situation. It is often used in informal contexts and is deeply rooted in Hindi cultural expressions.

Word Breakdown

हाथ
hand
noun
+
कंगन
bracelet
noun
+
को
to (dative marker)
postposition
+
आरसी
mirror
noun
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