A1 Collocation خنثی

Big problem.

Major difficulty.

تمرین کن

معنی

A significant and serious issue that needs solving.

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زمینه فرهنگی

Americans often use 'big problem' to initiate a problem-solving process. It is seen as proactive. British speakers might use 'big problem' but often prefer 'major issue' or 'bit of a problem' to sound less dramatic. In Japan, directly stating a 'big problem' can be seen as causing 'face' loss. It is often phrased as 'there is a difficulty'. Germans value precision. 'Big problem' is used, but they might specify the nature of the problem immediately after.

💡

Use it for clarity

Don't be afraid to use 'big problem'. It is the clearest way to communicate urgency.

⚠️

Don't over-use

If you call everything a 'big problem,' people will stop taking you seriously.

معنی

A significant and serious issue that needs solving.

💡

Use it for clarity

Don't be afraid to use 'big problem'. It is the clearest way to communicate urgency.

⚠️

Don't over-use

If you call everything a 'big problem,' people will stop taking you seriously.

🎯

Pair with a solution

Always follow 'I have a big problem' with '...and here is how I think we can fix it.'

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

I'm sorry, but we have a ____ ____ with the delivery.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: big problem

The context implies a negative situation requiring attention.

Which sentence is more natural?

Choose the best option:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: It is a big problem.

'Bigly' is not a standard word in this context.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'The printer is broken!' B: 'Oh no, that's a ____ ____!'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: big problem

Broken equipment is a classic 'big problem'.

Match the situation to the phrase.

Your boss asks why the project is late.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: I have a big problem.

This explains the delay professionally.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

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بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. جای خالی A1

I'm sorry, but we have a ____ ____ with the delivery.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: big problem

The context implies a negative situation requiring attention.

Which sentence is more natural? Choose A2

Choose the best option:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: It is a big problem.

'Bigly' is not a standard word in this context.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: 'The printer is broken!' B: 'Oh no, that's a ____ ____!'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: big problem

Broken equipment is a classic 'big problem'.

Match the situation to the phrase. situation_matching B1

Your boss asks why the project is late.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: I have a big problem.

This explains the delay professionally.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

It is neutral. It works in almost any situation.

Yes, that emphasizes the size even more.

A 'small problem' or 'minor issue'.

No, it is direct and honest.

Yes, it is common in professional emails.

'Large' is usually for physical objects. 'Big' is better for abstract problems.

No, it is standard English.

Not really. Use 'deep sadness' or 'great concern' instead.

Yes, if it's not big, just call it a 'problem'.

Big (like pig) + Problem (PROB-lem).

عبارات مرتبط

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Major issue

synonym

A formal way to say big problem.

🔗

In big trouble

similar

Facing negative consequences.

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Small problem

contrast

A minor issue.

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Serious issue

synonym

A grave problem.

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