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Kitap Headway - İleri - Son Söz (Ünite 8)

Burada, Headway Advanced ders kitabının The Last Word Ünitesi 8'den "walk the talk", "chockablock", "clear as mud" gibi kelimeleri bulacaksınız.

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accidents will happen in the best of families

used to imply that even the most careful or well-prepared people or families can still experience unexpected mishaps or mistakes

kaza geliyorum demez

kaza geliyorum demez

Ex: Accidents will happen in the best of families, so we shouldn’t let this little mistake ruin our day. 
actions speak louder than words

used to say that people's actions show their true intentions or beliefs more clearly than their words

lafa değil icraata bak

lafa değil icraata bak

Ex: The company made many promises, but actions speak louder than words, and they didn't deliver. 
a fate worse than death

something that someone considers extremely terrible or unacceptable

berbat bir deneyim

berbat bir deneyim

Ex: The students treated extra homework like a fate worse than death. 
behind every (great|successful) man (there|) stands a woman

used to suggest that the success of a man is often due to the support, hard work, and sacrifices of a woman in his life

her başarılı erkeğin arkasında bir kadın vardır

her başarılı erkeğin arkasında bir kadın vardır

Ex: It is often said that behind every successful man there stands a woman, supporting him from the shadows. 
all in a day's work

something that is a typical or normal part of a person's job

işin doğası, mesleğin gereği

işin doğası, mesleğin gereği

Ex: He shrugged off the praise and said saving the client was all in a day's work. 

Övgüleri geçiştirdi ve müşteriyi kurtarmanın işin doğası olduğunu söyledi.

to [have] {one's} cake and eat it (too|)

to desire to have two things that are impossible to have without sacrificing the other

hem ayranım dökülmesin hem yoğurdum ekşimesin demek, hiç kaybetmeden her şeyi istemek

hem ayranım dökülmesin hem yoğurdum ekşimesin demek, hiç kaybetmeden her şeyi istemek

Ex: The company wants lower costs without cutting any features; it can't have its cake and eat it too. 

Şirket özellikleri kesmeden maliyeti düşürmek istiyor; hem ayranım dökülmesin hem yoğurdum ekşimesin olmaz.

(as|) clear as mud

used to describe something that is complicated due to not being clearly described or shown

hiç anlaşılır değil, tam bir muamma

hiç anlaşılır değil, tam bir muamma

Ex: After the lawyer finished, the contract was still clear as mud to me. 

Avukat konuşmasını bitirdikten sonra bile sözleşme bana hâlâ hiç anlaşılır gelmiyordu.

after {one's} own heart

used to describe someone or something that perfectly matches one's tastes, values, or preferences

tam ona göre, zevkine uygun

tam ona göre, zevkine uygun

Ex: She met a musician after her own heart. 

Tam zevkine uygun bir müzisyenle tanıştı.

boys will be boys

used to excuse or dismiss negative behavior by boys or men, with the implication that it is simply part of their nature

erkektir yapar

erkektir yapar

Ex: The boys' roughhousing didn't surprise anyone at the camp; after all, boys will be boys. 
at the end of the day

used before stating the most important fact about a particular situation

nihayetinde, sonuçta

nihayetinde, sonuçta

Ex: We can argue all night, but at the end of the day, the budget is fixed. 

Bütün gece tartışabiliriz ama nihayetinde bütçe belli.

blast from the past

the unexpected appearance or remembrance of a person or thing that evokes nostalgic feelings within one

geçmişten gelen bir hatıra, eski günleri hatırlatan şey

geçmişten gelen bir hatıra, eski günleri hatırlatan şey

Ex: The school reunion was a blast from the past for everyone there. 

Okul buluşması oradaki herkes için eski günlere dönüş gibiydi.

no pain, no gain

used for saying that without working hard and experiencing difficulties, one cannot achieve anything

önce cefa sonra sefa

önce cefa sonra sefa

Ex: After months of hard work, she finally achieved her goal, and thought, "no pain, no gain." 
better safe than sorry

used to suggest that it is preferable to take precautions and be cautious in order to avoid problems or regret later on

sonradan dizini dövmektense önceden önlem almak iyidir

sonradan dizini dövmektense önceden önlem almak iyidir

Ex: We bought a backup generator, better safe than sorry, since the storm was coming. 
bad things come in threes

used to suggest that misfortune or bad luck often happens in groups of three, and when one negative event occurs, two more will follow

kötü şeyler üç defa olur

kötü şeyler üç defa olur

Ex: I’ve had three accidents in a row—bad things come in threes for sure. 
good things come in threes

used to suggest that good things often happen in groups of three

iyi şeyler üç defa olur

iyi şeyler üç defa olur

Ex: I landed a new client, received a bonus, and then found a great new apartment.  Good things come in threes, for sure. 
like father, like son

used to say that a son's behavior or qualities are similar to those of his father

armut dibine düşer

armut dibine düşer

Ex: Like father, like son, both are avid readers of mystery novels. 
it takes all sorts to make a world

used to imply that diversity and individual differences among people are necessary for the world to function and thrive

dünyada çeşit çeşit insan var

dünyada çeşit çeşit insan var

Ex: Not everyone likes the same food, but it takes all sorts to make a world. 
better late than never

used to mean that it is better to take action or complete a task, even if it is delayed, rather than not doing it at all

geç olsun güç olmasın

geç olsun güç olmasın

Ex: It took a while, but I’m finally on board with this plan—better late than never. 
just what the doctor ordered

something that is exactly what is needed or required in a certain situation

tam ihtiyaç duyulan şey, tam da gereken şey

tam ihtiyaç duyulan şey, tam da gereken şey

Ex: The team had lost confidence, so the small win was just what the doctor ordered. 

Takım özgüvenini kaybetmişti, bu yüzden küçük galibiyet tam ihtiyaç duyulan şeydi.

do not do anything (that|) I would not (do|)

used to advise someone to behave responsibly and not engage in risky or questionable behavior

Ex: I trust your judgment, but still, don’t do anything I wouldn't. 
to [be] not for {sb} to say

to believe that it is not someone's place to make a decision or judgment on a particular matter and that it should be left to others who are more qualified or have more authority to do so

bunu söylemek kimseye düşmez

bunu söylemek kimseye düşmez

Ex: I believe it is not for you to say what they can or cannot do. 
to [be] damned if {sb} [do], damned if {sb} [do] {not}

to be in a difficult situation where any decision or action taken may result in negative consequences, no matter what choice is made

aşağı tükürsen sakal yukarı tükürsen bıyık olmak

aşağı tükürsen sakal yukarı tükürsen bıyık olmak

Ex: I was damned if I did, damned if I didn't—it felt like there was no good answer. 
the mind [boggle]

used to convey surprise, shock, or disbelief in response to something that is difficult to comprehend or absurd

birinin kafasını karıştırmak

birinin kafasını karıştırmak

Ex: The price of that car boggles the mind—it’s more than a house! 
to {not} [bear] thinking about

to be so unpleasant, disturbing, or frightening that it is difficult to even consider or imagine

düşüncesi bile korkunç

düşüncesi bile korkunç

Ex: I can't bear thinking about the possibility of failing this exam. 
to [shop] (till|until) {sb} [drop]

to shop for a very long time until one becomes tired

düşüp bayılana kadar alışveriş yapmak

düşüp bayılana kadar alışveriş yapmak

Ex: I can't wait to shop till we drop on our weekend trip to the city. 
horses for courses

used to imply that different people are suited to different things, and what works well for one person may not work well for another

her horozun bir kümesi vardır

her horozun bir kümesi vardır

Ex: Not all chefs can do everything; it's really horses for courses when choosing the right one for the task. 
meet and greet

an event or service where a person, such as a celebrity, politician, or businessperson, meets and interacts with members of the public

sanatçıların ve ünlülerin hayranlarıyla buluşup imza dağıttıkları etkinlik

sanatçıların ve ünlülerin hayranlarıyla buluşup imza dağıttıkları etkinlik

Ex: If you buy the premium ticket, you get access to an exclusive meet and greet with the cast. 
fair and square

done honestly, justly, or without disobeying any rules

dürüstçe ve kurallara uygun, hile yapmadan

dürüstçe ve kurallara uygun, hile yapmadan

Ex: If we lose fair and square, I will accept it. 

Adil bir şekilde kaybedersek bunu kabul ederim.

from zero to hero

used to say that someone or something has gone from a position of low status or obscurity to one of great success, fame, or popularity

sıfırdan zirveye

sıfırdan zirveye

Ex: With computer programming becoming an increasingly in-demand skill, many who might have been picked on in high school are now going from zeros to heroes. 
nearest and dearest

used to refer to one's closest and most intimate family members or friends

en sevdikleri

en sevdikleri

Ex: The funeral was attended only by his nearest and dearest, as per his wishes. 
use it or lose it

used to imply that if something is not used or practiced, it will be forgotten or taken away

kullanmazsan kaybedersin

kullanmazsan kaybedersin

Ex: Use it or lose it — I was advised to keep practicing my writing skills. 
chockablock
chockablock
[sıfat]

completely full or crowded to the point of congestion or blockage

tıklım tıklım

tıklım tıklım

Ex: The museum's hallway was chockablock with art enthusiasts at the opening. 

Müzenin koridoru açılışta sanat meraklılarıyla tıka basa doluydu.

to [walk] the talk

to actually do what one claims or preaches, and not just talk about it

söylediği ile yaptığı bir olmak

söylediği ile yaptığı bir olmak

Ex: He always says he's an environmentalist, but he doesn't walk the talk when it comes to reducing waste. 
to [name] and [shame]

to publicly identify and criticize individuals or organizations for engaging in inappropriate or unethical behavior in order to hold them accountable for their actions or punish them

adını karalama

adını karalama

Ex: The organization was criticized for choosing to name and shame people involved in the scandal. 
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