B2 Expression رسمی

لقد فات الأوان الآن

laqad fata al-awan al-an

It's too late now.

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معنی

Expressing that an opportunity has passed or action is no longer possible or effective.

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زمینه فرهنگی

The concept of 'Qadar' (Fate) often makes this phrase sound more like an acceptance of reality than a complaint. Egyptians often use the 'train' metaphor ('فاتك القطار') specifically for marriage or career opportunities. In the Levant, the phrase is often shortened to 'راحت عليك' in casual speech, meaning 'it's gone for you'. In formal Gulf business culture, this phrase is used politely but firmly to indicate that a tender or bid is closed.

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Use for Impact

Use this phrase at the end of a sentence for maximum dramatic effect.

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Avoid with People

Don't say this to someone who is trying to improve; it sounds very discouraging.

معنی

Expressing that an opportunity has passed or action is no longer possible or effective.

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Use for Impact

Use this phrase at the end of a sentence for maximum dramatic effect.

⚠️

Avoid with People

Don't say this to someone who is trying to improve; it sounds very discouraging.

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The 'Train' Alternative

If you want to sound more like a local in Egypt, use 'فاتك القطار' instead.

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Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.

لقد ____ الأوان الآن.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: فات

The verb 'فات' is the standard verb used with 'الأوان' to mean time has passed.

Which situation best fits the phrase 'لقد فات الأوان الآن'?

Choose the correct context:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Trying to buy a ticket for a movie that already finished.

The phrase is used for missed opportunities that cannot be recovered.

Complete the dialogue.

أحمد: هل يمكنني تعديل طلبي؟ الموظف: عذراً، لقد تم شحن المنتج، ________.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: لقد فات الأوان الآن

Since the product is shipped, it is too late to change the order.

Match the Arabic phrase with its English equivalent.

Match the following:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: a

Matching the nuances of time-related phrases.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

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Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase. جای خالی A2

لقد ____ الأوان الآن.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: فات

The verb 'فات' is the standard verb used with 'الأوان' to mean time has passed.

Which situation best fits the phrase 'لقد فات الأوان الآن'? Choose B1

Choose the correct context:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Trying to buy a ticket for a movie that already finished.

The phrase is used for missed opportunities that cannot be recovered.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B2

أحمد: هل يمكنني تعديل طلبي؟ الموظف: عذراً، لقد تم شحن المنتج، ________.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: لقد فات الأوان الآن

Since the product is shipped, it is too late to change the order.

Match the Arabic phrase with its English equivalent. Match B1

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

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: a

Matching the nuances of time-related phrases.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

4 سوال

Yes, but often without 'لقد'. People just say 'فات الأوان'.

No, use 'متأخر' for people. This is for opportunities.

It can be blunt. In professional settings, it's a firm 'no'.

'ما زال هناك وقت' (There is still time).

عبارات مرتبط

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فاتك القطار

similar

You missed the train.

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سبق السيف العذل

specialized form

The sword preceded the blame.

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الوقت من ذهب

builds on

Time is gold.

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ما فات مات

contrast

What has passed is dead.

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