B2 Expression Neutral

به تنگ آمدن

be tang amadan

To be fed up

Meaning

To become exasperated or frustrated with a situation, reaching one's limit.

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Cultural Background

In Iran, using this phrase is a socially acceptable way to signal that you are about to make a major life change, like quitting a job.

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Use with 'از'

Always pair this phrase with 'از' to specify the source of your frustration.

Meaning

To become exasperated or frustrated with a situation, reaching one's limit.

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Use with 'از'

Always pair this phrase with 'از' to specify the source of your frustration.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.

من از این همه دروغ ________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: به تنگ آمده‌ام

The present perfect is used to describe a current state of being fed up.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

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

من از این همه دروغ ________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: به تنگ آمده‌ام

The present perfect is used to describe a current state of being fed up.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, you can say 'از او به تنگ آمده‌ام' (I am fed up with him/her).

Related Phrases

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کارد به استخوان رسیدن

similar

Knife reached the bone

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