A2 Idiom Neutral

دست و پا بسته.

dast-o-pa bastan.

Hands and feet tied.

Practice it

Meaning

To be helpless or unable to act due to circumstances.

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Cultural Background

Used frequently in office culture to avoid direct confrontation.

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Use it to be polite

It's a great way to say no politely.

Meaning

To be helpless or unable to act due to circumstances.

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Use it to be polite

It's a great way to say no politely.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

متاسفم، در این مورد ________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: دست و پا بسته

The context implies helplessness.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank A2

متاسفم، در این مورد ________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: دست و پا بسته

The context implies helplessness.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it's polite.

Related Phrases

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کاری از دستم برنمی‌آید

synonym

I can't do anything

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