मतलब
To deceive, trick, or make a fool of people, often with cunning and mockery.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The beard is a symbol of 'Muru'a' (chivalry). Mocking it is a direct hit to a man's social standing. Egyptians use this phrase frequently in political satire and 'Musalsalat' (TV dramas) to highlight corruption. In Lebanon and Syria, the phrase is used to describe 'empty talk' (حكي فاضي) from officials. In the Gulf, honesty in trade is highly valued; 'laughing at chins' is a serious accusation of bad faith.
Use with Sarcasm
This phrase works best when delivered with a slightly cynical or sarcastic tone. It shows you are 'street smart'.
Not for Friends
Don't use this with close friends unless they have actually done something dishonest. It's too strong for a simple joke.
मतलब
To deceive, trick, or make a fool of people, often with cunning and mockery.
Use with Sarcasm
This phrase works best when delivered with a slightly cynical or sarcastic tone. It shows you are 'street smart'.
Not for Friends
Don't use this with close friends unless they have actually done something dishonest. It's too strong for a simple joke.
The Plural Matters
Using 'Dhuqun' (plural) makes the deception sound like a widespread social issue, which is very common in Arabic media.
खुद को परखो
Complete the sentence with the correct preposition and word.
لا تصدق وعودهم، إنهم يضحكون ___ ذقون الناس.
The idiom always uses the preposition 'على'.
Which situation best fits the idiom 'الضحك على الذقون'?
أي موقف يناسب هذا التعبير؟
The idiom refers to deception and fraud, not literal laughing or shaving.
Complete the dialogue with the appropriate response.
أحمد: 'قال لي الموظف إن المعاملة ستنتهي غداً، لكنه يقول ذلك كل أسبوع!' خالد: '_________'
Khaled is pointing out that the employee is stalling and fooling Ahmed.
Match the phrase to its meaning.
صل الجملة بمعناها:
Each 'laugh' phrase has a distinct meaning in Arabic.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासلا تصدق وعودهم، إنهم يضحكون ___ ذقون الناس.
The idiom always uses the preposition 'على'.
أي موقف يناسب هذا التعبير؟
The idiom refers to deception and fraud, not literal laughing or shaving.
أحمد: 'قال لي الموظف إن المعاملة ستنتهي غداً، لكنه يقول ذلك كل أسبوع!' خالد: '_________'
Khaled is pointing out that the employee is stalling and fooling Ahmed.
बाईं ओर के प्रत्येक आइटम को दाईं ओर के उसके जोड़े से मिलाएं:
Each 'laugh' phrase has a distinct meaning in Arabic.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
5 सवालIt is not a swear word, but it is an accusation of lying. Use it when you are prepared for a serious conversation.
Yes, even though women don't have beards, the idiom is used for everyone. It means 'fooling people' regardless of gender.
In Egypt, people say 'بيشتغلني' (He's working me) or 'بيضحك عليّ' (He's laughing at me).
No, it can be about emotions, time, or political promises. Any deception counts.
Because the chin/beard was the symbol of dignity. Mocking the beard was the ultimate sign of disrespect.
संबंधित मुहावरे
نصب عليه
synonymTo scam someone.
استغفل
similarTo take advantage of someone's unawareness.
باع له الوهم
builds onTo sell someone an illusion.
ضحك في وجهه
contrastTo smile/laugh in someone's face (friendly).
