A1 Idiom Informal

از رو رفتن

az ro raftan

to be embarrassed

Meaning

To feel ashamed or humiliated, losing one's composure due to an awkward situation.

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Cultural Background

The concept of 'ro' is central to social interactions. It is the boundary of one's dignity. Public humiliation is avoided at all costs.

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Use it with humor

It's best used when you are teasing a friend.

Meaning

To feel ashamed or humiliated, losing one's composure due to an awkward situation.

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Use it with humor

It's best used when you are teasing a friend.

Test Yourself

Which situation is appropriate for 'az ru raftan'?

A friend keeps arguing even after you show them the truth.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: b

You are asking if they have finally felt humbled.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which situation is appropriate for 'az ru raftan'? Choose A2

A friend keeps arguing even after you show them the truth.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: b

You are asking if they have finally felt humbled.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is too informal and potentially rude.

Related Phrases

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کم آوردن

synonym

To run out of arguments/resources.

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