Nitelikler - Dualite ve Kontrast

'Her ışığın bir gölgesi vardır' ve 'doktorlar en kötü hastalardır' gibi sözlerle ikiliği ve tezatlığı betimleyen İngiliz atasözlerini keşfedin.

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clergymen's sons always turn out badly [Cümle]

hak yolunda olanın evlatları şaşar

Ex: In the past, some people believed that clergymen's sons always turned out badly because they were thought to be rebellious and resentful towards their fathers' strict religious upbringing.

doctors make the worst patients [Cümle]

insanlara uzmanı oldukları alanda tavsiye vermek zordur

Ex: The nurse joked that doctors make the worst patients , after a particularly difficult interaction with a physician who was reluctant to follow medical advice .

every light has its shadow [Cümle]

her güzelin bir kusuru vardır

Ex: The athlete knew that every light has its shadow , and that the thrill of victory was often accompanied by the fear of defeat .

every white has its black, and every sweet its sour [Cümle]

her güzelin bir kusuru vardır

Ex: The investor knew that every white has its black, and every sweet its sour, and that even the most promising investment opportunities had their risks and potential losses.

extremes meet [Cümle]

used to suggest that two seemingly opposite or extreme things or people can actually have some common ground or similarity, despite their apparent differences

Ex: The politician acknowledged that extremes meet , and that the most polarized political views often shared underlying fears and concerns about the future .

from the sublime to the ridiculous is only (a|one) step [Cümle]

iyiyle kötü arasında ince bir çizgi vardır

Ex: The comedian joked that from the sublime to the ridiculous is only a step , and that the best comedy often came from taking serious topics and turning them on their head .

honey is sweet, but the bee stings [Cümle]

balın da yağı var

Ex: The alluring investment opportunity may promise great returns, but remember that honey is sweet, but the bee stings, and research the risks and potential downsides before committing your money.

one cannot love and be wise [Cümle]

hem aşık hem akıllı olunmaz

Ex: In some cultures, the idea that one cannot love and be wise was used to reinforce gender roles, with men being encouraged to pursue intellectual pursuits and women being expected to focus on domestic and emotional responsibilities.

opposites (often|) (tend to|) attract [Cümle]

zıt kutuplar birbirini çeker

Ex: The two friends had very different hobbies and interests - one was into sports and fitness , while the other was a music and arts enthusiast - but as they say , opposites attract , and they had a great time exploring each other 's passions .

the road to hell is paved with good intentions [Cümle]

cehenneme giden yol iyi niyet taşlarıyla döşenmiştir

Ex: The historian noted that the road to hell is paved with good intentions , and that many historical atrocities and injustices were carried out by individuals who believed they were acting for the greater good .

the shoemaker's son always goes barefoot [Cümle]

terzi kendi söküğünü dikemez

Ex: The doctor was aware that the shoemaker 's son always goes barefoot , and that she needed to make sure her own health was a priority even as she cared for the health of others .

the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak [Cümle]

irade gücü var

Ex: The athlete wanted to practice for hours on end, but recognized that the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak, and that taking breaks and pacing oneself was important to avoid burnout and injury.

there is no joy without alloy [Cümle]

her zevkin bir bedeli vardır

Ex: Winning the championship was an incredible experience, but there was no joy without alloy – we had to overcome injuries and setbacks along the way.

wanton kittens make sober cats [Cümle]

genç dediğin gezer tozar

Ex: The business owner reflected on his own youthful mistakes , acknowledging that wanton kittens make sober cats , and that his early errors had taught him valuable lessons that he applied to his business practices .

where God builds a church, the devil will build a chapel [Cümle]

her başarılı durumun yanında onu bozmak isteyenler de vardır

Ex: The rise of social media connected people in positive ways but also led to the spread of misinformation, and hate, illustrating that where God builds a church, the devil will build a chapel attempting to undermine and distort good purposes.

God sends meat (and|as) the devil sends cooks [Cümle]

iyilikler tanrıdan kötülükler ise şeytandan gelir

Ex: Don't be swayed by false promises or quick fixes. As the saying goes, God sends meat and the devil sends cooks. Be patient and trust in the process, rather than seeking instant gratification.

fire is a good servant but a bad master [Cümle]

tuz kârı kadar faydalı

Ex: The parent reminded her child that fire is a good servant but a bad master when it came to social media , encouraging responsible use of technology and emphasizing the importance of privacy and safety online .

go abroad and you will hear news of home [Cümle]

uzakta olanın kulağı çabuk çeker

Ex: While traveling across Europe , I noticed that the saying ' go abroad and you will hear news of home ' rang true as I eagerly awaited letters with details of daily life in my village .

one man's loss is another man's gain [Cümle]

birinin kaybı bir başkasının kazancıdır

Ex: The entrepreneur saw an opportunity in the failing business , recognizing that one man 's loss is another man 's gain , and bought the company at a bargain price .

the cobbler's wife is the worst shod [Cümle]

terzi kendi söküğünü dikemez

Ex: The teacher spent all day teaching her students , but struggled to find time to help her own children with homework , knowing that the cobbler 's wife is the worst shod .

(everyone|everybody) wants to go to heaven, but (nobody|no one) wants to die [Cümle]

herkes cennete gitmek ister ama hiçkimse ölmek istemez

Ex: They always talked about the amazing businesses they were going to start and become rich, but none of them ever tried to come up with a specific plan. I guess everyone wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to die.

the weakness of the enemy makes our strength [Cümle]

düşmanın zaafı bizim gücümüzü oluşturur

Ex: In war, the strategy is not always to overpower the enemy with brute force; sometimes, it is better to wait for the enemy to reveal their weaknesses, which can then be exploited. The weakness of the enemy makes our strength.

every rose has its thorn [Cümle]

used to imply that every good thing in life has its own negative aspects or challenges

Ex: Sarah knew that starting her own business would be challenging , but she also understood that every rose has its thorn and was prepared to face any difficulties that came her way .

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