Meaning
To live according to one's financial capacity, not spending excessively.
Cultural Background
Often used to describe someone who is humble and avoids showing off. Often uses 'على قد إيده' as a synonym. Used to emphasize the importance of avoiding debt. Reflects the value of 'Baraka' (blessing) in what one has.
Use it with 'الحمد لله'
Adding 'الحمد لله' makes it sound more culturally natural and humble.
Meaning
To live according to one's financial capacity, not spending excessively.
Use it with 'الحمد لله'
Adding 'الحمد لله' makes it sound more culturally natural and humble.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
هو رجل بسيط، دائماً ________.
The context 'simple man' matches the idiom.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesهو رجل بسيط، دائماً ________.
The context 'simple man' matches the idiom.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, if you say it to someone's face, it might imply they are poor. Use it to describe yourself or a general situation.
Related Phrases
على قد لحافك مد رجليك
similarStretch your legs according to your blanket.
