A1 Idiom Neutral

دست و پنجه نرم کردن.

dast-o-panje narm kardan.

To struggle with.

Meaning

To cope with difficulty, to wrestle with a problem or challenge.

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Cultural Background

Wrestling is the national sport of Iran, which is why this idiom is so deeply embedded in the language. It is used to show empathy when someone is going through a hard time.

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Context is key

Only use this for serious challenges, not for minor daily tasks.

Meaning

To cope with difficulty, to wrestle with a problem or challenge.

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Context is key

Only use this for serious challenges, not for minor daily tasks.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct form.

او سال‌هاست با بیماری __________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: دست و پنجه نرم می‌کند

The correct idiom for struggling with a problem is 'دست و پنجه نرم کردن'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

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

او سال‌هاست با بیماری __________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: دست و پنجه نرم می‌کند

The correct idiom for struggling with a problem is 'دست و پنجه نرم کردن'.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes, if the problem is very difficult and you are spending a lot of time on it.

Related Phrases

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دست و پا زدن

similar

To struggle/flail

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