हिंदी मुहावरा / लोकोक्ति
ऊँची दुकान फीका पकवान
unchi dukan feeka pakwan
Meaning
Something with a big name or fancy show that turns out to be disappointing.
हिंदी अर्थ
दिखावा बहुत, पर असलियत में कुछ ख़ास नहीं
When to use it
Use it for a shop, brand or person that looks impressive but does not live up to the show.
Examples (वाक्य प्रयोग)
1. उस नए रेस्तराँ की सजावट बहुत शानदार है, पर खाना बेस्वाद है; ऊँची दुकान फीका पकवान।
That new restaurant looks grand, but the food is tasteless: all show and no substance.
2. कोचिंग संस्थान का विज्ञापन तो बड़ा था, पर पढ़ाई कुछ ख़ास नहीं निकली, ऊँची दुकान फीका पकवान।
The coaching institute's advertisement was big, but the teaching was nothing special.
Similar English idiom
All that glitters is not gold
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