A1 Idiom Informal

سر و ته قضیه

sar o tah-e ghaziyeh

Head and tail of the matter

Meaning

The main points or gist of a situation.

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Cultural Background

Persians love storytelling. This phrase is a way to respect the storyteller while asking for efficiency. The phrase is used similarly in Dari, reflecting the shared linguistic heritage.

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Use with 'فهمیدن'

It sounds most natural when paired with 'فهمیدن' (to understand).

Meaning

The main points or gist of a situation.

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Use with 'فهمیدن'

It sounds most natural when paired with 'فهمیدن' (to understand).

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

وقتی داستان را شنیدم، بالاخره __________ را فهمیدم.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: سر و ته قضیه

The phrase means the gist of the story.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank A1

وقتی داستان را شنیدم، بالاخره __________ را فهمیدم.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: سر و ته قضیه

The phrase means the gist of the story.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes, it means the main plot.

Related Phrases

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ته و توی چیزی را در آوردن

similar

To investigate thoroughly

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