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Persian
Persianاز این ستون به آن ستون فرج است (az in sotun be ān sotun faraj ast)
Meaning: Even a small change may bring hope.
Literally: From this pillar to that pillar there is relief
Example: “کارت را از دست دادی، ولی از این ستون به آن ستون فرج است.” — You lost your job, but every cloud has a silver lining.
English equivalent: Every cloud has a silver lining
Origin: The proverb is usually explained by a story of a condemned man who asked to be tied to a different pillar before his execution; in the delay, he was pardoned. "From this pillar to that pillar there is relief": any delay or small change may bring a way out. The story is traditional rather than documented.
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- قربونت برم (ghorbunet beram) An affectionate thank-you or term of endearment — 'you're so dear to me'.
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