A1 Idiom Neutral

دست از پا خطا کردن

dast az pa khatâ kardan

To make a mistake

Meaning

To make a serious blunder or an error in judgment.

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Cultural Background

It is often used by elders to guide younger generations. Used to maintain cultural identity and values abroad. Used to emphasize professionalism.

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Use the negative

It sounds much more natural when used in the negative form to praise someone's caution.

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Context matters

Use it with a serious tone when giving advice.

Meaning

To make a serious blunder or an error in judgment.

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Use the negative

It sounds much more natural when used in the negative form to praise someone's caution.

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Context matters

Use it with a serious tone when giving advice.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct verb.

او همیشه سعی می‌کند که در کارش دست از پا _____ نکند.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: خطا

The idiom is 'دست از پا خطا کردن'.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct verb. Fill Blank A1

او همیشه سعی می‌کند که در کارش دست از پا _____ نکند.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: خطا

The idiom is 'دست از پا خطا کردن'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is primarily used for behavioral and social mistakes.

Related Phrases

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سوتی دادن

synonym

To make a gaffe

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اشتباه کردن

synonym

To make a mistake

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