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Shāk dar āvordam is a Persian saying that literally means 'I grew horns!'- similar expressions are heard in many other languages. In Italian, for instance, this would mean that your wife cheated on you. In Persian, however, it simply means 'I was incredibly surprised!' or 'I couldn't believe it!'
10 PERSIAN SAYINGS THAT MAKE NO SENSE IN ENGLISH, PART TWO
Shāk dar āvordam is a Persian saying that literally means 'I grew horns!'- similar expressions are heard in many other languages. In Italian, for instance, this would mean that your wife cheated on you. In Persian, however, it simply means 'I was incredibly surprised!' or 'I couldn't believe it!'