Significado
Escaping one trouble only to fall into another.
Contexto cultural
In Pakistan, this idiom is often used with a shrug of the shoulders, signifying a cultural acceptance of 'Kismat' (fate). It's a way to bond over shared frustrations. The phrase is identical in Hindi, making it a great bridge for learners of both languages. It's a staple of Bollywood dialogue to show a hero's struggle. The use of 'Khajoor' (date palm) points to the historical and linguistic links between Urdu and the Persian/Arabic world where dates are a primary crop. On Urdu Twitter/X, you'll often see this phrase used as a hashtag for funny fail videos or political ironies.
Use it for empathy
If a friend tells you about two bad things happening, saying this idiom shows you really understand their frustration.
Don't over-conjugate
Keep it as 'gira' and 'atka' regardless of who you are talking about. It sounds more natural as a fixed phrase.
Significado
Escaping one trouble only to fall into another.
Use it for empathy
If a friend tells you about two bad things happening, saying this idiom shows you really understand their frustration.
Don't over-conjugate
Keep it as 'gira' and 'atka' regardless of who you are talking about. It sounds more natural as a fixed phrase.
Teste-se
Complete the idiom with the correct word.
آسمان سے گرا، _______ میں اٹکا۔
The standard idiom specifically uses 'Khajoor' (date palm).
Which situation best fits the idiom?
Zaid escaped a traffic jam but then his car ran out of petrol.
This situation describes escaping one trouble (traffic) only to face another (no petrol).
Choose the best response for Sara.
Ali: 'I finally finished my homework, but then my little brother spilled juice on it!' Sara: '_______'
Sara is using the idiom to comment on Ali's double misfortune.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
3 exerciciosآسمان سے گرا، _______ میں اٹکا۔
The standard idiom specifically uses 'Khajoor' (date palm).
Zaid escaped a traffic jam but then his car ran out of petrol.
This situation describes escaping one trouble (traffic) only to face another (no petrol).
Ali: 'I finally finished my homework, but then my little brother spilled juice on it!' Sara: '_______'
Sara is using the idiom to comment on Ali's double misfortune.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Perguntas frequentes
4 perguntasNo, it's not rude. It's a very common and socially acceptable way to comment on bad luck.
Only if you have a very friendly relationship with the person. In a formal report, it's better to be literal.
Because they are tall and have prickly branches, making them a perfect 'trap' for something falling.
Not really. Urdu has other idioms for good luck, but this one is strictly for the 'bad to worse' scenario.
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کنگال میں آٹا گیلا
similarWet flour when you're already poor.
ایک مصیبت ٹلی تو دوسری آ گئی
synonymOne trouble left, another came.
آگے کنواں پیچھے کھائی
similarA well in front, a ditch behind.
