B1
Proverb
Formal
العين لا تعلو على الحاجب.
al-'ayn la ta'lu 'ala al-ḥajib.
The eye doesn't rise above the eyebrow
Meaning
A subordinate cannot surpass or be superior to their master/superior.
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Cultural Background
Highly respected in tribal contexts. Used in family disputes. Used in workplace hierarchies. Understood but less common than other local proverbs.
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Use it carefully
Don't use it to sound bossy.
Meaning
A subordinate cannot surpass or be superior to their master/superior.
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Use it carefully
Don't use it to sound bossy.
Test Yourself
Complete the proverb.
العين لا تعلو على ____.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: الحاجب
The proverb refers to the eyebrow (الحاجب).
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Complete the proverb.
Fill Blank
A1
العين لا تعلو على ____.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: الحاجب
The proverb refers to the eyebrow (الحاجب).
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it's too formal.
Related Phrases
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احترم الكبير
similarRespect the elder.
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