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Bilgi ve Bilgelik - Aptallık

İngilizce'de "bir aptalın oku çabuk atılır" ve "küçük şeyler küçük zihinleri memnun eder" gibi atasözlerinin aptallığı nasıl tasvir ettiğini keşfedin.

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Knowledge & Wisdom
when the (wine|ale) is in, (the|) wit is out

used to warn that excessive drinking impairs a person's judgment and ability to think clearly

aşırı içki insanın düşünme yeteneğini etkiliyor

aşırı içki insanın düşünme yeteneğini etkiliyor

Ex: The partygoer learned the hard way that when the wine is in, wit is out, after making a series of embarrassing remarks.
a fool knows more in his own house than a wise man in another

used to imply that a foolish person can have more knowledge in their own area of expertise than a wise person who is unfamiliar with that area

akıllı evde değil,  işte belli olur

akıllı evde değil, işte belli olur

Ex: John may not have a college degree, but he knows more about fixing cars than his neighbor who has a PhD in physics, proving that a fool knows more in his own house than a wise man in another.
a fool may ask more questions in an hour than a wise man can answer in seven years

used to imply that some people may ask questions without thinking deeply, while a wise person considers the subject matter before responding

çok soran bilmez,  az soran şaşar

çok soran bilmez, az soran şaşar

Ex: As a teacher, I encourage my students to think deeply and critically before asking questions, reminding them that 'a fool may ask more questions in an hour than a wise man can answer in seven years.'
a fool's bolt is soon shot

used to imply that a foolish person acts quickly without much thought or consideration

acele işe şeytan karışır

acele işe şeytan karışır

Ex: Joe's colleague was planning to quit his job and start his own business without any preparation or planning.Joe warned him that 'a fool's bolt is soon shot' and advised him to take the time to develop a solid plan before making any drastic decisions.
a (lawyer|man) who represents himself has a fool for a client

used to imply that it is generally unwise for someone to act as their own advocate or counselor in matters that require objectivity and specialized knowledge

kendi avukatlığını yapanın aklı kıttır

kendi avukatlığını yapanın aklı kıttır

Ex: Mary hired a lawyer to represent her in court, but she kept second-guessing his advice and tried to argue her own case.She lost the case and wasted her money.A lawyer who represents himself has a fool for a client.
fools build houses and wise men (live in|buy) them

used to suggest that wise individuals make practical choices by considering various factors and avoiding unnecessary risks, while fools may make hasty or unwise decisions

usta,  yaptığı evde oturacak kadar zengin değildir

usta, yaptığı evde oturacak kadar zengin değildir

Ex: The CEO of the company was known for making hasty decisions without consulting his team.As a result, the employees had to deal with the consequences of his poor choices.It was a classic case of fools build houses and wise men live in them.
not know B from a battledore

used to imply that someone is completely ignorant or uneducated

hiç bir şeyden anlamamak

hiç bir şeyden anlamamak

Ex: When the new employee started working, it was clear that they didn't know B from a battledore when it came to the company's products.They had to undergo extensive training to catch up with their colleagues.
some are wise, (and|) some are otherwise

used to emphasize that people have varying levels of intelligence, knowledge, or common sense

insanların zeka derecesi farklıdır

insanların zeka derecesi farklıdır

Ex: The students in this school range greatly in terms of academic ability and maturity; some are wise, some are otherwise.
stupid is as stupid does

used to imply that a person's actions and behavior are a better indicator of their intelligence or lack thereof than their words or appearance

aptallık yapan aptaldır

aptallık yapan aptaldır

Ex: Mary keeps lending money to her unreliable friend, even though she never gets paid back.Stupid is as stupid does.
there is (a sucker|one) born every minute

used to imply that there are always gullible or naive people who can be easily deceived or taken advantage of by others

dünya enayi ile dolu

dünya enayi ile dolu

Ex: The fortune teller convinced the young woman to pay her a large sum of money to remove a curse that didn't exist.There is a sucker born every minute.
there is no fool like an old fool

used to suggest that an older person who behaves foolishly is especially deserving of criticism for not having learned from their past experiences

dünyaya aptal geldi aptal gidecek

dünyaya aptal geldi aptal gidecek

Ex: My grandfather keeps falling for online scams and giving away his personal information.There is no fool like an old fool.
young folks think old folks to be fools, but old folks know young folks to be fools

used to imply that young people tend to underestimate the wisdom and experience of older people, while older people are aware of the shortcomings and lack of experience of younger people

yaşlılık üzüntüsü gençlik ahmaklığıdır

yaşlılık üzüntüsü gençlik ahmaklığıdır

Ex: The teenager scoffed at the advice of his elder brother, thinking him an old fool, little realizing that young folks think old folks to be fools, but old folks know young folks to be fools from their own memories of youth.
ask a silly question and get a silly answer

used to suggest that the quality of a question influences the quality of the answer, and that a poorly thought-out or irrelevant question is unlikely to result in a useful answer

öyle soru sorarsan böyle cevap alırsın

öyle soru sorarsan böyle cevap alırsın

Ex: The reporter asked the politician a ridiculous question about building a tunnel to the moon, and the politician responded with some nonsense about pink elephants.It was a classic example of the saying 'ask a silly question and get a silly answer.'
knaves and fools divide the world

used to imply that dishonest and foolish people often create conflict and division in society, as both intentionally or unintentionally are enemies of truth

dünya hilebazların elinde döner

dünya hilebazların elinde döner

Ex: The corrupt politicians and the gullible voters are the reason our country is in such a mess.As the saying goes, knaves and fools divide the world.
little things please little minds

used to imply that people with limited intellect or imagination find satisfaction in small and trivial things, while those with greater intelligence seek more meaningful experiences

küçük beyinler küçük şeylerle uğraşır

küçük beyinler küçük şeylerle uğraşır

Ex: John is always excited about small and insignificant things, like winning a free keychain or getting a coupon for a dollar off.Little things please little minds, I suppose.
monkey see, monkey do

used to imply that people tend to imitate the actions of others, especially those they admire or consider as role models, without necessarily understanding the reasons behind those actions

maymun düşünmez ne görürse onu taklit eder

maymun düşünmez ne görürse onu taklit eder

Ex: The toddler imitated his mother's habit of biting her nails.Monkey see, monkey do.
a fool may throw a stone into a well which a hundred wise men can not (pull|get) out

used to imply that a single foolish action can have significant and sometimes irreversible consequences that may require much effort and wisdom to fix

bir deli kuyuya taş atmış,  kırk akıllı çıkaramamış

bir deli kuyuya taş atmış, kırk akıllı çıkaramamış

Ex: The inexperienced DIY enthusiast tried to fix a complex plumbing problem, and caused a flood in the house.A fool may throw a stone into a well which a hundred wise men cannot get out.
a fool at forty is a fool (indeed|forever)

used to say that when a person remains foolish and lacks wisdom even after reaching the age of forty, it strongly signifies their inherent foolishness that is unlikely to be corrected

kırkında anlamayanın,  yetmişinde de aklı olmaz

kırkında anlamayanın, yetmişinde de aklı olmaz

Ex: Despite having decades of experience, the employee still makes the same basic mistakes over and over again.A fool at forty is a fool indeed.
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