C1 Idiom Formal

بات في مهب الريح

bata fi mahabb al-rih

At the mercy of the wind

Meaning

To be in a precarious or uncertain situation, lacking stability or protection and facing potential danger.

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Cultural Background

Commonly used in political news to describe the situation of refugees or displaced persons.

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Use with 'بات'

It sounds most natural when paired with the verb 'بات'.

Meaning

To be in a precarious or uncertain situation, lacking stability or protection and facing potential danger.

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Use with 'بات'

It sounds most natural when paired with the verb 'بات'.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

بعد الخسارة المالية، بات مستقبل الشركة في ____ الريح.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: مهب

The idiom is 'في مهب الريح'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank B2

بعد الخسارة المالية، بات مستقبل الشركة في ____ الريح.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: مهب

The idiom is 'في مهب الريح'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, you can say 'بات الشخص في مهب الريح' to mean their life or career is in danger.

Related Phrases

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على كف عفريت

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In extreme danger

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