B2 Expression Informal

دست‌وپایم را گم کردم

dstopaym ra gm krdm

I got flustered/confused

Meaning

To become disoriented, nervous, or lose composure in a situation.

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Cultural Background

Persians value 'taarof' and politeness; losing one's hands and feet is a sign of extreme discomfort that breaks social norms.

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Use it for humor

It is often used to make light of a stressful situation.

Meaning

To become disoriented, nervous, or lose composure in a situation.

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Use it for humor

It is often used to make light of a stressful situation.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct form.

وقتی دیدمش، __________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: دست‌وپایم را گم کردم

This is the correct idiom for feeling nervous.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct form. Fill Blank B1

وقتی دیدمش، __________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: دست‌وپایم را گم کردم

This is the correct idiom for feeling nervous.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

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No, it is informal.

Related Phrases

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دستپاچه شدن

synonym

To become flustered

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