A2 Idiom Informal

إيده طويلة

eidoh tawilah

His hand is long (he is a thief)

Meaning

Implies someone is a thief or takes things that aren't theirs.

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Cultural Background

Very common in daily gossip. Often used in humorous contexts. Used cautiously as it is a serious accusation. Understood, though other local idioms may be preferred.

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Don't use in public

This is a serious accusation. Only use it in private.

Meaning

Implies someone is a thief or takes things that aren't theirs.

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Don't use in public

This is a serious accusation. Only use it in private.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

احذر من هذا الشخص، فهو ______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: إيده طويلة

The idiom for a thief is 'إيده طويلة'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A2

احذر من هذا الشخص، فهو ______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: إيده طويلة

The idiom for a thief is 'إيده طويلة'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is a direct accusation of theft.

Related Phrases

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حرامي

synonym

Thief

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إيده خفيفة

similar

Light-handed

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