Meaning
To experience significant failure and disappointment, often leaving sadly.
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.
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.
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.
The idiom is 'يجر ذيول الخيبة'.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesعاد الفريق إلى دياره يجر ____ الخيبة.
The idiom is 'يجر ذيول الخيبة'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is too dramatic for small things.
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