Food shows up in more places than just our kitchens. It is tied so deeply to our lives that even our everyday expressions are full of food references. That is where Hindi idioms, or ‘muhavare‘, come in. If you studied Hindi in school, you probably mugged up hundreds of muhavare just to get through exams. But if you pay attention now, some of these food-based idioms are honestly funny, practical, and incredibly relatable.
This may sound like a stretch but think of them as the original version of those viral Instagram and TikTok reels. The ones that make you go, “OMG, so true,” and rack up millions of views. These popular Hindi idioms work just like that. Unlike viral trends that fade quickly, these classic food-related muhavare have stayed relevant for generations, and for good reason.
This one is still going strong in everyday Hindi, and you might even recognise it from a Bollywood song. “Raita phail gaya” is your go-to line for when everything goes completely out of hand. Think of someone spilling a bowl of raita and it gets everywhere, ruining everything it touches. When a small problem becomes a full-blown mess, this idiom nails that moment perfectly.
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