B2 Idiom خنثی

على رأي المثل

ala ra'y almathal

As the saying goes

معنی

Introducing a common proverb or well-known phrase.

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زمینه فرهنگی

Egyptians are famous for their 'Amthal Sha'biya' (folk proverbs). They often use 'على رأي المثل' followed by a very funny, sometimes rhyming, observation about daily life. In the Levant, proverbs often revolve around family, land, and seasons. The phrase is used to maintain social harmony during disagreements. Gulf proverbs often involve desert life, camels, and hospitality. Using this phrase shows a deep respect for tribal heritage. The Maghrebi dialect (Darija) uses a similar structure but with local pronunciation. Proverbs here are often very metaphorical and concise.

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The 'Pause' Technique

Pause for a split second after saying 'على رأي المثل' to build anticipation for the proverb. It makes you sound more dramatic and native.

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Don't Invent Proverbs

Only use this for actual, established proverbs. If you make up a sentence, it will sound very strange.

معنی

Introducing a common proverb or well-known phrase.

🎯

The 'Pause' Technique

Pause for a split second after saying 'على رأي المثل' to build anticipation for the proverb. It makes you sound more dramatic and native.

⚠️

Don't Invent Proverbs

Only use this for actual, established proverbs. If you make up a sentence, it will sound very strange.

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Regional Pride

If you are in Egypt, try to use an Egyptian proverb after this phrase. It shows you've integrated into the local culture.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom.

لقد نجحت في الامتحان أخيراً، ____ رأي المثل: من جد وجد.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: على

The fixed preposition for this idiom is 'على'.

Which situation is most appropriate for using 'على رأي المثل'?

When would you use this phrase?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: To introduce a famous folk saying about patience.

This phrase is specifically for proverbs (Amthal).

Complete the dialogue with the correct proverb.

أحمد: 'أنا خائف من ضياع مالي.' خالد: 'لا تخف، ادخر قليلاً، فـعلى رأي المثل: _________.'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: القرش الأبيض ينفع في اليوم الأسود

This proverb is about saving money for difficult times, which fits the context.

🎉 امتیاز: /3

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

بانک تمرین

3 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom. جای خالی A2

لقد نجحت في الامتحان أخيراً، ____ رأي المثل: من جد وجد.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: على

The fixed preposition for this idiom is 'على'.

Which situation is most appropriate for using 'على رأي المثل'? Choose B1

When would you use this phrase?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: To introduce a famous folk saying about patience.

This phrase is specifically for proverbs (Amthal).

Complete the dialogue with the correct proverb. dialogue_completion B2

أحمد: 'أنا خائف من ضياع مالي.' خالد: 'لا تخف، ادخر قليلاً، فـعلى رأي المثل: _________.'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: القرش الأبيض ينفع في اليوم الأسود

This proverb is about saving money for difficult times, which fits the context.

🎉 امتیاز: /3

سوالات متداول

4 سوال

Yes, if the email is to a colleague or friend. Avoid it in very formal legal or medical correspondence.

It is almost always 'Al-Mathal' (with the definite article) because you are referring to the general concept of 'The Proverb'.

Just say '...نسيت بقيته' (I forgot the rest of it). It happens to native speakers too!

The words 'Ra'y' and 'Mathal' appear, but this specific idiomatic combination is a later linguistic development.

عبارات مرتبط

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زي ما بيقولوا

synonym

Like they say

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على حد قول

similar

According to the words of...

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بالمناسبة

builds on

By the way

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كما يقال

synonym

As it is said

مفید بود؟
هنوز نظری وجود ندارد. اولین نفری باشید که افکار خود را به اشتراک می‌گذارد!