گربه دستش به گوشت نمیرسد، میگوید پیف پیف
Gorbeh dastash be gusht nemiresad, miguyad pif pif
Cat can't reach meat, says 'piff piff'.
Meaning
Describes 'sour grapes,' where one disparages what they cannot have.
Cultural Background
Commonly used in daily life to point out hypocrisy. Understood in the same way as in Iran. Similar proverbs exist in the Tajik language. Used by Persian speakers worldwide to maintain cultural identity.
Use it sparingly
Don't use it too often, or you will sound judgmental.
Context matters
Only use it with friends or in informal settings.
Meaning
Describes 'sour grapes,' where one disparages what they cannot have.
Use it sparingly
Don't use it too often, or you will sound judgmental.
Context matters
Only use it with friends or in informal settings.
Test Yourself
Complete the proverb.
گربه دستش به گوشت نمیرسد، میگوید ____ ____.
The proverb ends with the sound of disgust.
Match the situation to the proverb.
Someone fails to get a job and says it's boring.
This is the definition of the proverb.
🎉 Score: /2
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Practice Bank
2 exercisesگربه دستش به گوشت نمیرسد، میگوید ____ ____.
The proverb ends with the sound of disgust.
Someone fails to get a job and says it's boring.
This is the definition of the proverb.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsIt can be, so use it with a smile.
Yes, to show self-awareness.
Related Phrases
انگور ترش
synonymSour grapes
بهانهگیری
similarMaking excuses
