B1 Idiom Neutral

ما في اليد حيلة.

ma fil-yad ḥilah.

Nothing can be done

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Meaning

Expresses a feeling of helplessness, with no available solution or recourse.

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Cultural Background

Very common in daily speech. Often used with a shrug. Used in formal and informal settings. Understood but less common than other regional phrases.

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Use it with a sigh

It sounds more natural if you sigh slightly when saying it.

Meaning

Expresses a feeling of helplessness, with no available solution or recourse.

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Use it with a sigh

It sounds more natural if you sigh slightly when saying it.

Test Yourself

Complete the phrase.

ما في اليد _____

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: حيلة

The idiom is 'ma fi al-yad hila'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the phrase. Fill Blank A1

ما في اليد _____

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: حيلة

The idiom is 'ma fi al-yad hila'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, if it is an informal email to a colleague.

Related Phrases

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لا حول ولا قوة إلا بالله

similar

There is no power but God's.

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