A2 Idiom Informal

كلام الليل مدهون بزبده

kalam al-layl madhoon bi-zubdatihi

Promises easily broken

Significado

Promises made in the evening are often forgotten or not kept the next day.

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Contexto cultural

Very commonly used in daily life to dismiss gossip or empty talk. Often used with a humorous tone to mock someone who changes their mind. Used in more traditional settings to remind people of the value of their word. Understood, though variations exist in local dialects.

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Timing

Only use this when the promise was specifically made at night or in a very casual, late-night setting.

Significado

Promises made in the evening are often forgotten or not kept the next day.

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Timing

Only use this when the promise was specifically made at night or in a very casual, late-night setting.

Ponte a prueba

Complete the idiom.

كلام الليل مدهون بـ ____.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: زبدة

The idiom uses 'butter' (زبدة) to represent something that melts.

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Ayudas visuales

Banco de ejercicios

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Complete the idiom. Fill Blank A2

كلام الليل مدهون بـ ____.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: زبدة

The idiom uses 'butter' (زبدة) to represent something that melts.

🎉 Puntuación: /1

Preguntas frecuentes

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It can be, as it implies the person is unreliable. Use it carefully.

Frases relacionadas

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الرجل كلمته

contrast

A man's word is his bond.

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