لا يفل الحديد إلا الحديد
la yafull al hadeed illa al hadeed
Iron is only sharpened by iron
Meaning
Only a strong opponent or challenge can overcome another strong one.
Cultural Background
Commonly used in political debates. Used in business to justify tough leadership. Used in daily life to describe tough people. Used in sports commentary.
Use it for emphasis
Use this when you want to sound authoritative about a difficult situation.
Meaning
Only a strong opponent or challenge can overcome another strong one.
Use it for emphasis
Use this when you want to sound authoritative about a difficult situation.
Test Yourself
Complete the proverb.
لا يفل الحديد ______ الحديد.
The standard structure is 'La... illa'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesلا يفل الحديد ______ الحديد.
The standard structure is 'La... illa'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it sounds too aggressive.
Related Phrases
الحديد بالحديد
similarIron with iron
