A2 Idiom رسمی

على المحك

ala al-mihak

on the touchstone

تمرین کن

معنی

Under scrutiny, being tested, at stake.

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زمینه فرهنگی

Frequently used in political talk shows to describe the 'fate of the nation'. It carries a sense of existential dread. In Egyptian cinema, this phrase is used in dramatic courtroom scenes or during intense family confrontations about honor. Common in business contexts, especially regarding the 'Vision 2030' projects or major economic shifts where performance is key. Used in formal education and Standard Arabic news broadcasts to discuss social reforms.

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Use with Abstract Nouns

It works best with nouns like 'Future' (مستقبل), 'Reputation' (سمعة), 'Credibility' (مصداقية), and 'Fate' (مصير).

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Avoid Triviality

If the outcome doesn't change someone's life or status, don't use it. It's a 'heavy' idiom.

معنی

Under scrutiny, being tested, at stake.

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Use with Abstract Nouns

It works best with nouns like 'Future' (مستقبل), 'Reputation' (سمعة), 'Credibility' (مصداقية), and 'Fate' (مصير).

⚠️

Avoid Triviality

If the outcome doesn't change someone's life or status, don't use it. It's a 'heavy' idiom.

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News Anchor Style

If you want to sound like an Al Jazeera presenter, start your sentence with 'إنّ' followed by your subject and 'على المحك'.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

بعد أن خسر الفريق ثلاث مباريات، أصبح مستقبل المدرب ____.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: على المحك

The coach's future is being tested/at risk due to losses, which fits 'على المحك'.

Which sentence uses the idiom correctly?

اختر الجملة الصحيحة:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: هذه القضية تضع مصداقية الصحيفة على المحك.

Credibility being tested is the perfect figurative use of the idiom.

Match the subject with the most likely situation where it would be 'على المحك'.

صل بين الكلمة والسياق المناسب:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: all

Reputation is at stake in a scandal; survival in a fire; success in a final exam.

Complete the dialogue.

أحمد: هل تعتقد أن الشركة ستغلق؟ خالد: لا أعرف، لكن ____.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: كل شيء على المحك الآن

Khaled is confirming the critical and uncertain state of the company.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. جای خالی A2

بعد أن خسر الفريق ثلاث مباريات، أصبح مستقبل المدرب ____.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: على المحك

The coach's future is being tested/at risk due to losses, which fits 'على المحك'.

Which sentence uses the idiom correctly? Choose B1

اختر الجملة الصحيحة:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: هذه القضية تضع مصداقية الصحيفة على المحك.

Credibility being tested is the perfect figurative use of the idiom.

Match the subject with the most likely situation where it would be 'على المحك'. Match A2

هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: all

Reputation is at stake in a scandal; survival in a fire; success in a final exam.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

أحمد: هل تعتقد أن الشركة ستغلق؟ خالد: لا أعرف، لكن ____.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: كل شيء على المحك الآن

Khaled is confirming the critical and uncertain state of the company.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

4 سوال

Yes, but it is more common in formal speech. In dialects, people might use simpler words like 'في خطر' or 'ممكن يروح فيها'.

Yes, but it usually means your *position* or *reputation* is being tested, rather than your physical body.

The plural is 'Mahākk' (محاكّ), but the idiom is almost always used in the singular form.

It is neutral but usually appears in stressful situations. However, passing the 'Mahakk' is a very positive thing as it proves your worth.

عبارات مرتبط

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على كف عفريت

similar

In a very precarious/unstable situation.

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في كفة الميزان

similar

In the balance.

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تحت المجهر

specialized form

Under the microscope.

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قاب قوسين أو أدنى

contrast

Very close to happening.

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