A2 Idiom Neutral

دست به سینه

dst bh synh

Hands on chest (respectfully).

Meaning

Standing with arms crossed over the chest, a gesture of respect or readiness.

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Cultural Background

In traditional families, children stand 'دست به سینه' when speaking to elders.

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Context is King

Always check the facial expression of the person standing 'دست به سینه'.

Meaning

Standing with arms crossed over the chest, a gesture of respect or readiness.

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Context is King

Always check the facial expression of the person standing 'دست به سینه'.

Test Yourself

Which verb is most commonly used with 'دست به سینه'?

او _________ ایستاده است.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: دست به سینه

The idiom is 'دست به سینه ایستادن'.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which verb is most commonly used with 'دست به سینه'? Choose A2

او _________ ایستاده است.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: دست به سینه

The idiom is 'دست به سینه ایستادن'.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It depends on the context.

Related Phrases

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دست به کمر

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