B2 Idiom Neutral

آب زیر کاه بودن

ab zyr kah bodn

Water under the straw

Meaning

To be sly, deceitful, or secretly cunning and manipulative.

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Cultural Background

In Iranian society, trust is highly valued. Calling someone 'آب زیر کاه' is a very serious accusation that can end a friendship.

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Use with care

This is a strong insult. Only use it if you are certain of the person's behavior.

Meaning

To be sly, deceitful, or secretly cunning and manipulative.

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Use with care

This is a strong insult. Only use it if you are certain of the person's behavior.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

او خیلی _____ است، به او اعتماد نکن.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: آب زیر کاه

The context 'don't trust him' implies a negative, deceptive trait.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank B1

او خیلی _____ است، به او اعتماد نکن.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: آب زیر کاه

The context 'don't trust him' implies a negative, deceptive trait.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is highly unprofessional and offensive.

Related Phrases

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زیرآب زدن

similar

To undermine someone

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