B2 Idiom Neutral

آب ریختن تو هاون کوبیدن

ab rikhtan tu havan kubidan

Beating water in a mortar

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Meaning

To engage in a useless or futile effort.

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Cultural Background

The mortar and pestle is a symbol of traditional cooking, making this idiom very relatable to older generations.

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Context is key

Use this when you want to sound wise and experienced.

Meaning

To engage in a useless or futile effort.

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Context is key

Use this when you want to sound wise and experienced.

Test Yourself

Complete the idiom.

تلاش برای تغییر نظر او مثل آب در هاون _____ است.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: کوبیدن

The correct verb for this idiom is 'کوبیدن'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the idiom. Fill Blank B1

تلاش برای تغییر نظر او مثل آب در هاون _____ است.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: کوبیدن

The correct verb for this idiom is 'کوبیدن'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It can be, so use it carefully with superiors.

Related Phrases

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آب در هاون کوبیدن

synonym

Futile effort

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