B2 Idiom Neutral

پوست کلفت بودن

poost kolafteh boodan

To be thick-skinned

Meaning

To be insensitive to criticism or insults; not easily offended.

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Cultural Background

In Iran, being 'پوست کلفت' is often a survival trait in social hierarchies.

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Use it as a compliment

Calling someone 'پوست کلفت' is often a way to admire their strength.

Meaning

To be insensitive to criticism or insults; not easily offended.

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Use it as a compliment

Calling someone 'پوست کلفت' is often a way to admire their strength.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct form.

او خیلی _____ است و به حرف‌های مردم اهمیت نمی‌دهد.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: پوست کلفت

The context of not caring about people's words matches 'پوست کلفت'.

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Practice Bank

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

او خیلی _____ است و به حرف‌های مردم اهمیت نمی‌دهد.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: پوست کلفت

The context of not caring about people's words matches 'پوست کلفت'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is usually a compliment about someone's strength.

Related Phrases

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نازک‌نارنجی

contrast

Sensitive/Fragile

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