A2 Idiom Formal

يجر ذيول الخيبة

Yajur dhuyul al khaybah

Dragging tails of disappointment

Meaning

To experience significant failure and disappointment, often leaving sadly.

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Cultural Background

Commonly used in news and political commentary. Often used in sports journalism. Used in formal storytelling and literature. Understood in formal contexts, though local dialects have their own variations.

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Use with 'عاد'

It sounds most natural when paired with 'عاد' (returned) or 'غادر' (left).

Meaning

To experience significant failure and disappointment, often leaving sadly.

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Use with 'عاد'

It sounds most natural when paired with 'عاد' (returned) or 'غادر' (left).

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

عاد الفريق إلى دياره يجر ____ الخيبة.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ذيول

The idiom is 'يجر ذيول الخيبة'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A2

عاد الفريق إلى دياره يجر ____ الخيبة.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ذيول

The idiom is 'يجر ذيول الخيبة'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is too dramatic for small things.

Related Phrases

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خالي الوفاض

synonym

Empty-handed

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منكس الرأس

similar

Head bowed

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