B1 Idiom Informal

دهن به دهن شدن

dehan be dehan shodan

Argue back and forth.

Meaning

To engage in a series of verbal exchanges or arguments.

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Cultural Background

In Iran, 'دهن به دهن شدن' is often used by parents to warn children about the dangers of losing one's temper in public.

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Use it as advice

It is most powerful when used as a piece of advice to a friend.

Meaning

To engage in a series of verbal exchanges or arguments.

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Use it as advice

It is most powerful when used as a piece of advice to a friend.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct form.

او نباید با همکارش __________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: دهن به دهن بشه

The sentence requires the subjunctive mood for advice.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

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

او نباید با همکارش __________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: دهن به دهن بشه

The sentence requires the subjunctive mood for advice.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It is informal and slightly judgmental of the person arguing.

Related Phrases

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کل‌کل کردن

synonym

To bicker

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