B2
Idiom
Informal
Meaning
To be experienced and not easily fooled.
🌍
Cultural Background
This is a very common 'street' idiom used by people of all ages.
💡
Use with caution
It is a bit aggressive, so use it only when you are sure you want to be firm.
Meaning
To be experienced and not easily fooled.
💡
Use with caution
It is a bit aggressive, so use it only when you are sure you want to be firm.
Test Yourself
Which situation is appropriate for this idiom?
A friend tells you a very obvious lie about why they were late.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: B
The idiom is perfect for calling out a lie.
🎉 Score: /1
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Which situation is appropriate for this idiom?
Choose
B1
A friend tells you a very obvious lie about why they were late.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: B
The idiom is perfect for calling out a lie.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt can be, depending on your tone.
Related Phrases
🔗
ساده بودن
contrastto be naive
Was this helpful?
Comments (0)
Login to Comment
No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!
