A1 Idiom Informal

چشمش آب نمی‌خورد.

cheshmash ab nemikhorad.

To have no hope.

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Meaning

To not expect a positive outcome from a situation.

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Cultural Background

Used frequently in bazaars when a merchant doubts a deal will happen. Often used with a slight head shake to emphasize the doubt.

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Use with caution

It can sound pessimistic, so use it only when you really mean it.

Meaning

To not expect a positive outcome from a situation.

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Use with caution

It can sound pessimistic, so use it only when you really mean it.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

برای این امتحان، چشمم _____ نمی‌خورد.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: آب

The idiom is 'چشمم آب نمی‌خورد'.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

برای این امتحان، چشمم _____ نمی‌خورد.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: آب

The idiom is 'چشمم آب نمی‌خورد'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, if you doubt their ability to do something.

Related Phrases

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امید داشتن

contrast

To have hope

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