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Idiom
Neutral
Meaning
To have a superior or dominant position.
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Cultural Background
Persians value 'zereh-bini' (meticulousness). Having the upper hand is often a sign of being the most prepared person in the room. The concept of 'hand' (yad) is central to power metaphors in the region.
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Ezāfe usage
Don't forget the 'e' sound between 'دست' and 'بالا'.
Meaning
To have a superior or dominant position.
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Ezāfe usage
Don't forget the 'e' sound between 'دست' and 'بالا'.
Test Yourself
Which verb completes the phrase?
ما در این بازی دست بالا را ____.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: داریم
The idiom is 'دست بالا داشتن'.
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Practice Bank
1 exercises
Which verb completes the phrase?
Choose
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ما در این بازی دست بالا را ____.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: داریم
The idiom is 'دست بالا داشتن'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt is neutral and works everywhere.
Related Phrases
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حرف اول را زدن
similarTo have the final say
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