August 23, 2007

Cheshmam aab nemeekhoreh

Where does the term 'cheshmam aab nemeekhoreh' come from and why is it used in the context that we use it in Persian? Answer: Drinking with your eyes is an impossibility. Therefore 'cheshmam aab nemeekhoreh' refers to any situation that will not happen.

Winner: Hamid Nayyeri. 100 Afarin!
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