"नेकी और पूछ पूछ" meaning in All languages combined

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Phrase [Hindi]

Forms: nekī aur pūch pūch [romanization]
Etymology: Literally “kindness and asking for permission”. Head templates: {{hi-phrase}} नेकी और पूछ पूछ • (nekī aur pūch pūch)
  1. (idiomatic) showing hesitation or over-politeness while doing a good deed; used when good actions should be done boldly, without unnecessary formality Tags: idiomatic
    Sense id: en-नेकी_और_पूछ_पूछ-hi-phrase-W9~yUx1q Categories (other): Hindi entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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