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Choose the correct idiom (मुहावरा) that matches the meaning: "मीठी-मीठी बातों से लज्जित करना" (To humiliate/shame someone using sugary, overly sweet words or fake flattery).

  1. A
    मखमली जूते मारना (Makhmali joote maarna)
  2. B
    पानी-पानी होना (Paani-paani hona)
  3. C
    झेंप जाना (Jhenp jaana)
  4. D
    दुर्गति करना (Durgati karna)

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Let's look at the metaphorical meanings of the idioms:
* मखमली जूते मारना: Means to insult, taunt, or humiliate someone through soft, sweet-talking words or indirect polite gestures. This matches the phrase "मीठी-मीठी बातों से लज्जित करना" perfectly.
* पानी-पानी होना: Means to feel extremely ashamed or embarrassed oneself.
* झेंप जाना: Means to feel shy or put out of countenance.

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Choose the correct idiom (मुहावरा) that matches the meaning: "मीठी-मीठी बातों से लज्जित करना" (To humiliate/shame someone using sugary, overly sweet words or fake flattery).
A
मखमली जूते मारना (Makhmali joote maarna)
B
पानी-पानी होना (Paani-paani hona)
C
झेंप जाना (Jhenp jaana)
D
दुर्गति करना (Durgati karna)

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