B2 Idiom Informal

لقمه را دور سر چرخاندن

loghme ra door-e sar charkhandan

To take a roundabout way

Meaning

To complicate a simple matter or approach it indirectly.

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Cultural Background

Food is central to Persian culture, so using a 'morsel' as a metaphor for life's problems is very natural.

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Use it with humor

This phrase is best used with a smile. It's a lighthearted way to tell someone to be more efficient.

Meaning

To complicate a simple matter or approach it indirectly.

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Use it with humor

This phrase is best used with a smile. It's a lighthearted way to tell someone to be more efficient.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

برای انجام این کار ساده، نیازی نیست لقمه را دور سرت ________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: بچرخانی

The verb 'چرخاندن' is the correct transitive form.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank B2

برای انجام این کار ساده، نیازی نیست لقمه را دور سرت ________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: بچرخانی

The verb 'چرخاندن' is the correct transitive form.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Only if you have a very friendly relationship. Otherwise, it sounds disrespectful.

Related Phrases

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سرت را درد آوردن

similar

To cause a headache

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