A2 Idiom Neutral

سر کیسه را شل کردن

sar-e kise ra shol kardan

To loosen the top of the moneybag

Meaning

To become generous or spend money freely.

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Cultural Background

In Iran, 'Taarof' (polite ritual) often makes people pretend they don't want to pay. This idiom is often used when the 'Taarof' ends and someone finally pays.

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Context is key

Use this only when someone is actually spending money after a period of not doing so.

Meaning

To become generous or spend money freely.

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Context is key

Use this only when someone is actually spending money after a period of not doing so.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence with the correct idiom.

او بالاخره ________ و برای همه شام خرید.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: سر کیسه را شل کرد

The context implies spending money, which matches the idiom.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence with the correct idiom. Fill Blank A2

او بالاخره ________ و برای همه شام خرید.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: سر کیسه را شل کرد

The context implies spending money, which matches the idiom.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes, it is often used in news to describe government spending.

Related Phrases

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دست به جیب شدن

similar

To pay for something

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