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Arabic · Expressions

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01 · سبق السيف العذل

لماذا أرسلتَ الرسالة قبل أن تراجعها؟

Why did you send the message before checking it?

أعرف أنني أخطأت، لكن سبق السيف العذل.

I know I made a mistake, but it's too late for blame now.

إذن لنكتب اعتذارًا قصيرًا الآن.

Then let's write a short apology now.

Saylumo original · usage evidence: Root ʿ-dh-l: Lisan al-Arab, Taj al-Arus, Lane · Original Saylumo content. Traditional expressions are common heritage; origins are given with stated uncertainty. · Source & license

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02

Make it your turn.

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03

Take it into your day.

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