Here are some Hindi idioms along with their English equivalents:
अपना उल्लू सीधा करना (Apna ullu seedha karna)
- English Equivalent: To act innocent or to pretend to be innocent.
अपनी ऊंगलीयां गीली करना (Apni ungliyan geeli karna)
- English Equivalent: To be involved in something.
अपने पैरों पर खड़ा होना (Apne pairo par khada hona)
- English Equivalent: To stand on one's own feet.
उंगली दिखाना (Ungli dikhana)
- English Equivalent: To show the finger (in a figurative sense, implying disrespect).
उंगली घुमाना (Ungli ghumaana)
- English Equivalent: To deceive or manipulate someone.
उल्टा चोर कोतवाल को डांटे (Ulta chor kotwal ko daante)
- English Equivalent: Pot calling the kettle black.
ऊँघ अँघ बनना (Oongh angh banna)
- English Equivalent: To become suspicious of others' motives.
एक हाथ से ताली नहीं बजती (Ek haath se taali nahi bajti)
- English Equivalent: It takes two to tango.
ओंठ काटना (Onth kaatna)
- English Equivalent: To speak harshly or bluntly.
कान भारी हो जाना (Kaan bhaari ho jaana)
- English Equivalent: To feel burdened with guilt.
कानों में जूँ बटना (Kaano mein joon batna)
- English Equivalent: To feel irritated or disturbed.
कैसे भूला तुझे वो हमेशा याद रखेगा (Kaise bhoola tujhe wo hamesha yaad rahega)
- English Equivalent: I will never forget you.
खटास खीरा (Khatas khira)
- English Equivalent: Sour cucumber (used to describe a disappointing situation or result).
खोदना खजाना (Khodna khazana)
- English Equivalent: To discover a hidden talent or skill.
गीला गांधा करना (Geela gaandha karna)
- English Equivalent: To disclose a secret.
