Street Talk 1 Kitabı - Daha Yakından Bir Bakış: Ders 3

an arm and (a|) leg [ifade]

tonla para

Ex: The luxury car he bought cost him an arm and a leg , but he considered it a status symbol .

to [twist] {one's} arm [ifade]

birisine bir şey yaptırmaya çalışmak

Ex: She resisted at first , but the enticing offer eventually twisted her arm , and she decided to take the job .

to [get] off {one's} back [ifade]

yakasından düşmek

Ex: Her constant nagging about my career choices is getting on my nerves — I wish she would get off my back .

to [get|put] {one's} back up [ifade]

birisinin canını sıkmak

Ex:

the [shirt] off {one's} [back] [ifade]

sahip olduğu her şey

Ex: He 's the type of friend who would give you the shirt off his back if you asked for it .

to [let] {sth} roll off {one's} [back] [ifade]

duymazdan gelmek

Ex:

you scratch my back and I will scratch yours [Cümle]

al gülüm ver gülüm

Ex: I helped my friend move last weekend, and now he's offering to lend me his truck - it's a classic case of you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours.

to [have] a bone to pick with {sb} [ifade]

görülecek bir hesabı olmak

Ex: After the meeting , Jane told her colleague , " I have a bone to pick with you about the way you presented our project .

to bone up [fiil]

çok ders çalışmak

Ex: He 's boning up for the big presentation tomorrow .

O, yarınki büyük sunum için çalışıp duruyor.

bonehead [isim]

a stupid or stubbornly foolish person

Ex: She realized she had been a bonehead for not double-checking the instructions .

boney [sıfat]

kemikli

Ex:

Kemikli görünümünden endişeliydi ve kilo almak için daha fazla yemeye çalışıyordu.

to [make] no bones about {sth} [ifade]

açıkça söylemek

Ex: The manager made no bones about the tough decisions that needed to be made in order to save the company from bankruptcy .

skin and bone [ifade]

bir deri bir kemik

Ex: He looked like skin and bone after weeks of hardship .

birdbrain [isim]

a silly or foolish person with little intelligence

Ex:

brainy [sıfat]

akıllı

Ex: The brainy student breezed through the challenging math exam with ease .

Zeki öğrenci, zorlu matematik sınavını kolayca geçti.

to [pick] {one's} [brain] [ifade]

fikrini sormak

Ex: The journalist interviewed the renowned author to pick her brain about the writing process and literary inspiration .

to [rack] {one's} [brain] [ifade]

kafa yormak

Ex: He 's been racking his brain , trying to recall the name of the actor in that movie .

scatterbrain [isim]

dağınık kafalı

Ex: He ’s such a scatterbrain that he misplaced his keys three times in one day .

O kadar unutkan ki bir günde anahtarlarını üç kez kaybetti.

to [keep] {one's} eyes (peeled|open|skinned) [ifade]

gözünü açmak

Ex: We kept our eyes skinned for a sign that would tell us where to turn .

to [see] eye to eye [ifade]

aynı fikirde olmak

Ex: The negotiation process was challenging , but eventually , both parties found common ground and began to see eye to eye .

shuteye [isim]

uyku

Ex: He 's grumpy because he did n't get enough shuteye last night .

O, dün gece yeterince uyumadığı için huysuz.

finger-pointing [isim]

suçlama

Ex: Instead of finding a solution , the team engaged in finger-pointing , making the situation worse .

Bir çözüm bulmak yerine, ekip suçlama yaparak durumu daha da kötüleştirdi.

to [lift|raise] a finger [ifade]

biraz zahmet vermek

Ex: He just watches TV and never lifts a finger to help with the dishes .

to [put] {one's} finger on {sth} [ifade]

nedenini anlamak

Ex: When it comes to improving customer satisfaction , it 's essential to put your finger on the specific aspects that need attention .

to [give|flip] {sb} the finger [ifade]

orta parmağını göstermek

Ex:

to [wrap|twist|wind] {sb} around {one's} (little|) finger [ifade]

parmağının ucunda oynatmak

Ex:

cold feet [isim]

tedirginlik

Ex: The investor got cold feet about the risky business venture and withdrew their financial support .

Yatırımcı, riskli iş girişimi hakkında soğuk ayaklar aldı ve mali desteğini geri çekti.

footloose [sıfat]

başıboş

Ex:

Yaz tatilinin başıboş günlerini seviyordu, canının istediğini yaparak geçiriyordu.

to [foot] the bill [ifade]

bedelini ödemek

Ex: The government will foot the bill for disaster relief .

a foot in the door [ifade]

kapağı atma (bir işe)

Ex: If he can get a meeting with the CEO , it could be a foot in the door for his business .

to [get] {one's} feet wet [ifade]

bir şeyi ilk defa denemek

Ex: Although James had no knowledge of the game before , he insisted on getting his feet wet .

to hotfoot [fiil]

hızlıca gitmek

Ex: After hearing the news , he hotfooted to the hospital to be with his family .

Haberleri duyduktan sonra, ailesinin yanında olmak için hastaneye hızla gitti.

to [have] a lead foot [ifade]

hızlı araba sürmek

Ex: The police officer pulled him over for speeding , noting that he appeared to have a lead foot .

one foot in the grave [ifade]

bir ayağı çukurda olmak

Ex: The patient 's condition was so critical that the doctors believed he had one foot in the grave , but they worked tirelessly to save him .

to [put] {one's} foot down [ifade]

ağırlığını ortaya koymak

Ex: Faced with pressure to conform , she put her foot down and confidently embraced her unique style and identity .

quick on {one's} feet [ifade]

able to think and respond rapidly in challenging or unexpected situations

Ex: In the world of business , being quick on your feet can be a valuable asset when making decisions .

to [sweep] {sb} off {one's} feet [ifade]

ayaklarını yerden kesmek

Ex: Rebecca was completely swept off her feet when Mark surprised her with a candlelit dinner.

to [throw] {oneself} at {one's} feet [ifade]

ayaklarına kapanmak

Ex:

to [get|start] off on the wrong foot [ifade]

kötü bir başlangıç yapmak

Ex: They started off on the wrong foot but later became friends .

to [flap] {one's} gums [ifade]

çene çalmak

Ex: During the meeting , she just kept flapping her gums without offering any concrete solutions to the problem .

to [bust] a gut [ifade]

kahkahalara boğulmak

Ex: Jane 's witty jokes had her friends laughing so intensely that they feared they would bust a gut .

to [have] the (guts|nerve|spine) [ifade]

cesareti olmak

Ex: I do n't think I have the guts to go bungee jumping ; it 's too scary for me .

cheeky [sıfat]

arsız

Ex: The comedian 's cheeky jokes had the audience roaring with laughter .

Komediyenin arsız şakaları seyircileri kahkahalara boğdu.

with {one's} tongue in {one's} cheek [ifade]

esprili bir şekilde

Ex:

to [turn] the other cheek [ifade]

kötüye kötülükle cevap vermemek

Ex: In situations of bullying , it 's often encouraged to teach children to turn the other cheek and seek help from a trusted adult .

to [have] an eye for {sth} [ifade]

iyisinden anlamak

Ex:

to eye [fiil]

bakmak

Ex: The fashionista could n't help but eye the trendy outfit displayed in the shop window .

Moda tutkunu, mağaza vitrininde sergilenen şık kıyafeti gözden kaçıramadı.

eyesore [isim]

göze batan çirkin şey

{one's} eyes are bigger than {one's} (stomach|belly) [Cümle]

karnı doysa da gözü doymamak

Ex:

goo-goo eyes [isim]

romantik bakış

Ex: The little girl made goo-goo eyes at her parents , hoping to get a treat from the store .

Küçük kız, mağazadan bir ikram alabilmek umuduyla ebeveynlerine şirin gözler attı.

green-eyed monster [ifade]

kıskançlık

Ex: Her possessiveness and suspiciousness are clear signs of the green-eyed monster in her .

to [keep] an eye on {sb/sth} [ifade]

gözü üzerinde olmak

Ex: The teacher reminded the students to keep an eye on the clock so they would finish the exam on time .

[be] all ears [ifade]

can kulağı ile dinlemek

Ex: I 'm all ears , please tell me what happened during your trip .

to [bend] {one's} ear [ifade]

bıktırana kadar konuşmak

Ex: At the party , John bent my ear about his recent travel adventures , sharing every detail and leaving me longing for my own vacation .

to [chew] {one's} [ear] (off|) [ifade]

başını şişirmek

Ex: At the party , Mark cornered me and chewed my ear off about his latest hobby , leaving me desperately searching for an escape route .

dog-eared [sıfat]

köşeleri katlanmış

Ex: The dog-eared cookbook revealed the recipes she loved the most .

Yıpranmış yemek kitabı en sevdiği tarifleri ortaya çıkardı.

to [have] an ear for {sth} [ifade]

iyi kulağı olmak

Ex:

earmark [isim]

ayırt edici özellik

Ex: One earmark of a good leader is the ability to inspire others .

İyi bir liderin bir özelliği, başkalarına ilham verme yeteneğidir.

to [fall] on deaf ears [ifade]

dikkate alınmamak

Ex: The employee 's complaints about workplace safety issues fell on deaf ears until there was a serious accident .

to [fall] on deaf ears [ifade]

dikkate alınmamak

Ex: The employee 's complaints about workplace safety issues fell on deaf ears until there was a serious accident .

to [keep|have] {one's} ear (close|) to the ground [ifade]

olayların bilincinde olmak

Ex: In the world of business , successful entrepreneurs keep their ear to the ground , tracking market trends and consumer preferences .

to perk up [fiil]

canlandırmak

Ex:

Öğretmenin ani sorusu, hayal kuran öğrenciyi canlandırdı ve onu daha dikkatli hale getirdi.

to [play] by ear [ifade]

notasız çalmak

Ex: In improvisational theater , actors often have to play by ear and respond to audience suggestions .

to [put] a bug in {one's} ear [ifade]

kulağına kar suyu kaçırmak

Ex:

to [talk] {one's} [ear] off [ifade]

başının etini yemek

Ex: I 've been on the phone with my aunt for an hour and she has n't stopped talking , she 's talked my ear off !

elbow grease [isim]

el emeği

to [elbow] {one's} way [ifade]

kalabalıkta dirsekleriyle yol açarak ilerlemek

Ex: The ambitious entrepreneur elbowed her way into the industry , overcoming fierce competition and establishing herself as a key player .

elbow room [isim]

istediğini yapma özgürlüğü

Ex: The children were excited to have a large backyard , giving them plenty of elbow room to play games and run around .

Çocuklar, oyun oynamak ve koşuşturmak için bolca hareket alanı sağlayan büyük bir arka bahçeye sahip olmaktan heyecan duyuyorlardı.

to [rub] elbows with {sb} [ifade]

bir araya gelmek

Ex: He rubbed elbows with his movie star clients and appeared on numerous TV talk shows.

an eye for an eye [ifade]

kısasa kısas

Ex: The community leaders stressed the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation instead of seeking an eye for an eye after the conflict .

bedroom eyes [isim]

baştan çıkartıcı bakış

Ex: The actor 's intense bedroom eyes added an extra layer of allure to his performance .

Aktörün yoğun yatak odası gözleri performansına ekstra bir çekicilik katmanı ekledi.

eye-catcher [isim]

göz alıcı

Ex: The shiny car parked outside was an eye-catcher for all the car enthusiasts .

Dışarıda park edilmiş parlak araba, tüm araba meraklıları için bir göz alıcıydı.

gutsy [sıfat]

cesur

Ex: She gave a gutsy performance , unafraid to take risks on stage .

O sahnede risk almaktan korkmayan cesur bir performans sergiledi.

to [hate] {one's} guts [ifade]

ölesiye nefret etmek

Ex: After the betrayal , she could n't hide the fact that she hated his guts .

to [spill] {one's} guts (out|) [ifade]

içini dökmek

Ex: Sarah and Jessica are best friends , and they always spill their guts to each other about everything .

hair-raising [sıfat]

çeşitlilik getirme

hairy [sıfat]

korkutucu

to [let] {one's} hair down [ifade]

samimi davranmak

Ex: On vacation , he decided to let his hair down and try new activities he 'd never experienced before .

to [get] in {one's} hair [ifade]

rahat vermemek

Ex: I know that upcoming project is going to get in my hair ; it 's going to be demanding and time-consuming .

to [give] {sb} a hand [ifade]

to offer help to someone with a task or problem

Ex:

to hand [fiil]

vermek

Ex: Can you hand me the document ?

Bana belgeyi uzatabilir misin?

to hand it to {sb} [ifade]

***to give credit to someone

handout [isim]

yardım

Ex: The local church offers weekly handouts of groceries to struggling families in the community .

Yerel kilise, toplumdaki zor durumdaki ailelere haftalık gıda yardımları sunar.

hands down [ifade]

tartışmasız

Ex: The team played exceptionally well and won the game hands down .

to [know] {sth} like the back of {one's} hand [ifade]

avucunun içi gibi bilmek

Ex: She 's been studying French for years , so she knows the language like the back of her hand .

to [live] (from|) hand to mouth [ifade]

kıt kanaat geçinerek

Ex: With the high cost of living in the city , even with a full-time job , she found herself living hand to mouth .

old hand [isim]

üstat

Ex: Our coach is an old hand in the world of professional sports , with multiple championships under his belt .

Koçumuz profesyonel spor dünyasında tecrübeli biri, kemerinde birden fazla şampiyonluk bulunuyor.

on hand [ifade]

elde

Ex: Her trainer was on hand to give advice .

out of hand [ifade]

kontrolden çıkmış

Ex:

right-hand man [isim]

sağ kolu

Ex: He ’s the coach 's right-hand man , providing valuable insights and strategies for the team .

O, takım için değerli içgörüler ve stratejiler sağlayan koçun sağ kolu.

secondhand [sıfat]

ikinci el

Ex:

Yeni birinden çok daha ucuz olan ikinci el bir dizüstü bilgisayar buldu.

short-handed [sıfat]

personel eksikliği olan

Ex: He had to cancel his plans to help out at the store because they were short-handed .

Mağazada yardım etmek için planlarını iptal etmek zorunda kaldı çünkü personel eksikliği vardı.

the right (hand|) does not know what the left (hand|) [is] doing [Cümle]

birbirinden habersiz

Ex:

to [try] {one's} hand at {sth} [ifade]

bir şeyi yapmayı denemek

Ex:

airhead [isim]

havalı

Ex: That airhead thought the test was next week .

O ahmak sınavın gelecek hafta olduğunu sanıyordu.

to [bite|snap] {one's} head off [ifade]

terslemek

Ex:

to head out [fiil]

yola koyulmak

Ex: He needs to head out to the store to pick up some groceries.

Biraz bakkaliye almak için mağazaya gitmesi gerekiyor.

to [fall] head over heels [ifade]

to become completely and suddenly very much in love with someone

Ex: He fell head over heels in love with her the moment they met .

headstrong [sıfat]

dik başlı

Ex:

Onun inatçı tavrı uzlaşmayı imkansız hale getirdi.

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