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The idiom **"fall off the turnip truck"** is a
humorous and informal expression used to suggest that someone is naive, inexperienced, or gullible. It implies that the person is so unsophisticated or unaware of how the world works that it’s as if they just arrived from a rural or simple background, having "fallen off a truck carrying turnips. "
### Meaning and Usage:
- It’s often used sarcastically or teasingly to imply that someone is pretending to be naive or is acting overly innocent.
- It can also be used to suggest that someone is not as naive as they appear.
### Example Sentences:
1. **Teasing/Naivety**:
- "You didn’t really believe that story, did you? What, did you just fall off the turnip truck?"
- ( Implying the person is too gullible. )
2. **Sarcasm/Disbelief**:
- "Oh, sure, you’ve never heard of that before. Did you just fall off the turnip truck yesterday?"
- ( Implying the person is pretending to be naive. )
### Origin:
The phrase likely originates from rural American culture, where turnips were a common crop, and trucks were used to transport them. The image of someone falling off such a truck suggests they’re fresh from the countryside and unfamiliar with city life or modern complexities.
### Similar Idioms:
- **"Born yesterday"**: Suggests someone is naive or inexperienced.
- **"Green behind the ears"**: Indicates someone is young or inexperienced.
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تاریخچه: در روستاها کشاورزان محصولات کشاورزی را با کامیون به شهر می آورده اند.
افتادن از کامیون شلغم به معنی دور بودن از شهر و پیچیدگی های زندگی شهری و بی تجربگی و ساده دل بودن است .
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