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Street Talk 1 Kitabı - Daha Yakın Bir Bakış: Dersten 8

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Street Talk 1
animal
[sıfat]

marked by the appetites and passions of the body

hayvani, vahşi

hayvani, vahşi

to have a hard time staying calm due to being extremely nervous or excited about something

endişeden kıvranmak

endişeden kıvranmak

Ex: They were full of ants in their pants as they anxiously waited for the winner to be announced.
antsy
[sıfat]

having a fidgety feeling caused by nervousness

Ex: The long silence made everyone in the room a little antsy.
to go ape
[ifade]

to become extremely excited or enthusiastic about something

çıldırmak

çıldırmak

Ex: When the band started playing their favorite song , the went ape, dancing and cheering with uncontainable excitement .

to become extremely angry to the extent that one displays wild and uncontrollable behavior

Ex: When I accidentally spilled coffee on his laptop, he went ape and started shouting at me.
ass
[isim]

a pompous fool

kaba, salak

kaba, salak

jackass
[isim]

a man who is a stupid incompetent fool

salak, aptal

salak, aptal

an unconventional or unique behavior that is often considered crazy, risky, or confusing

kafayı yemek

kafayı yemek

Ex: After staying up all night working on the project, I've got a few bats in my belfry today.
batty
[sıfat]

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

kaçık, abuk sabuk

kaçık, abuk sabuk

used to refer to someone who is unable to see well

kör mü kör

kör mü kör

Ex: Without my reading glasses , Ias blind as a bat to all the fine print .

extremely active, busy, and hardworking

çok yoğun

çok yoğun

Ex: The construction crew was busy as beavers, working to complete the building on time.

an energetic and eager individual who is willing to work hard

çok azimli ve çalışkan

çok azimli ve çalışkan

Ex: The new intern is a eager beaver.

something one is extremely obsessed with and keeps talking about

kafaya takılan şey

kafaya takılan şey

Ex: The politician has a bee in his bonnet about income inequality and consistently advocates for policies to address the issue.

extremely busy with work, activities, etc.

aşırı yoğun

aşırı yoğun

Ex: The construction workers were busy as bees, putting up the scaffolding and beginning work on the building.

to refrain from interfering in someone else's private affairs

kendi işine bakmak

kendi işine bakmak

Ex: At the neighborhood block party, John tactfully told his neighbors to mind their own beeswax when they offered unsolicited advice about his home renovation project.

an anonymous or unidentified source of information

kuşlar söyledi

kuşlar söyledi

Ex: If it was n't you , then I a little bird told him .
bird
[isim]

a young female adult

kız, dişi

kız, dişi

Ex: The lads went out to chat up birds at the pub .

used to imply that people with similar interests or characteristics tend to associate with each other

tencere yuvarlanmış kapağını bulmuş

tencere yuvarlanmış kapağını bulmuş

Ex: Birds of a feather flock together, which is why the group of musicians spent so much time together .

someone who has a tendency to get up early every morning

erkenci

erkenci

Ex: The conference starts at 8 AM , so all early birds will get the best seats in the front row .

to have a very little desire to eat

çok az yemek

çok az yemek

Ex: I was surprised when he finished the large pizza all by himself; I thought he would eat like a bird, but he has a big appetite.

used to refer to something that does not deserve one's attention due to not being important or interesting enough

yeterince önemli olmamak

yeterince önemli olmamak

Ex: Attending that meeting felt like a total waste of time; it was just for the birds.

to intentionally and rudely display an offensive hand gesture, involving raising the middle finger while extending the others downward, as a sign of strong disapproval, annoyance, or disrespect toward someone

orta parmağını göstermek

orta parmağını göstermek

Ex: In a fit of frustration, she rolled down her car window and gave the slow-moving traffic the bird.
jailbird
[isim]

a criminal who has been jailed repeatedly

suçlu, mahkum

suçlu, mahkum

used to imply that the person who starts their day or task early will have an advantage over those who start later or procrastinate

erken kalkan yol alır

erken kalkan yol alır

Ex: The early bird catches the worm, so I made sure to submit my application first.
buck
[isim]

one dollar

dolar

dolar

Ex: He bet his friend buck that his favorite team would win the game .

to encourage someone when they are sad or discouraged

moral vermek, neşelendirmek

moral vermek, neşelendirmek

Ex: The teacher's words of encouragement really bucked me up before the exam.

used to refer to something that is very soothing and comforting

çok rahat

çok rahat

Ex: Wrapped in a warm scarf and a cozy sweater, she ventured out into the winter chill, feeling snug as a bug in a rug.
bug
[isim]

a fairly mild yet infectious illness that is caused by a virus or bacteria

virüs

virüs

to bug
[fiil]

to persistently annoy someone, often by making repeated requests or demands

rahatsız etmek, sıkboğaz etmek

rahatsız etmek, sıkboğaz etmek

Ex: Ignoring a person's desire for solitude and continuing to talk may bug them.

to find a solution to a problem

çözmek, halletmek

çözmek, halletmek

Ex: She helped work out the best way to approach the problem .
bullshit
[isim]

obscene words for unacceptable behavior

saçmalık, aptallık

saçmalık, aptallık

bullheaded
[sıfat]

obstinate and stupid

inatçı, d stubborn (inatçı)

inatçı, d stubborn (inatçı)

a story that seems impossible, particularly one that is used as an excuse

kurt masalı

kurt masalı

Ex: The tall tales in that novel were a collection cock-and-bull stories that made it a bestseller among adventure enthusiasts .

to directly and bravely deal with a difficulty or danger

güçlüklere göğüs germek

güçlüklere göğüs germek

Ex: It 's time take the bull by the horns and make those tough decisions .

someone whose behavior is marked by foolishness or ignorance

budala

budala

Ex: You really thought you could win the lottery with those numbers?

to be really excited or nervous about what is going to happen

yüreği pır pır etmek

yüreği pır pır etmek

Ex: We felt butterflies before the big game, but once we started playing, the adrenaline took over.

one of several difficulties happening after one another that finally makes it intolerable for someone to continue something

bardağı taşıran son damla

bardağı taşıran son damla

Ex: The student had been juggling multiple assignments, extracurricular activities, and personal challenges.
to catnap
[fiil]

to take a short and light nap, typically lasting only a few minutes

şekerleme yapmak, kestirmek

şekerleme yapmak, kestirmek

Ex: catnapped for a few minutes before the important meeting .
copycat
[isim]

a person who imitates the actions, clothes, ideas, etc. of someone else

taklitçi

taklitçi

Ex: When Mark started using the same catchphrases as his friend , he playfully called him copycat and suggested coming up with something unique .

used to imply that while excessive curiosity can have negative consequences, the pursuit of knowledge or exploration can also be rewarding and fulfilling despite the risks

Ex: Despite the danger, the explorers were curious about what lay beyond the mountains.

to rain really hard

bardaktan boşanırcasına yağmur yağıyor, gök delinmek

bardaktan boşanırcasına yağmur yağıyor, gök delinmek

Ex: The rain was coming down in buckets , like it raining cats and dogs, during the outdoor concert .

to look very disorganized and untidy

üstü başı perişan görünmek

üstü başı perişan görünmek

Ex: Yesterday, she had felt like something the cat brought in after staying up all night studying, mentally drained and sleep-deprived.

said to someone who is annoyingly quiet when they are expected to speak

dilini mi yuttun?

dilini mi yuttun?

Ex: When her friend suddenly stopped talking about the party, Sarah asked, "Hey, cat got your tongue?

to not to do something one planned because they feel scared or hesitant

cesaret edememek, korkup vazgeçmek

cesaret edememek, korkup vazgeçmek

Ex: Are you going to chicken out of the competition?

a person who is weak and lacks courage

korkak

korkak

Ex: Instead of facing the problem head-on , he acted like chickenshit and ran away .

to be cautious and not assume that something will succeed or happen as planned, as there is always a possibility of unforeseen obstacles or problems

dereyi görmeden paçaları sıvamak

dereyi görmeden paçaları sıvamak

Ex: After the successful job interview, he advised his friend not to count her chickens before receiving the official job offer.

used to refer to someone who tends to achieve things in a clever way, particularly by deceiving other people

tilki gibi kurnaz

tilki gibi kurnaz

Ex: The politician sly as a fox; he can manipulate public opinion to his advantage effortlessly .

difficulty in speaking, particularly due to one's throat being dry

ses kısılması

ses kısılması

Ex: Mary a frog in her throat whenever she has to sing in front of an audience , but she practices diligently to overcome it .

to really annoy or frustrate someone

gıcık etmek

gıcık etmek

Ex: While I was studying , their continuous distractions getting my goat.

to be specially careful, gentle, or considerate when dealing with someone or something

birine karşı itina ile davranmak

birine karşı itina ile davranmak

Ex: In negotiations , it 's crucial handle the sensitive topic with kid gloves to maintain a positive atmosphere .
scapegoat
[isim]

a person who suffers the consequences of others people's wrongdoings

günah keçisi

günah keçisi

to goose
[fiil]

pinch in the buttocks

poposuna kıstırmak, kıçına şaplak atmak

poposuna kıstırmak, kıçına şaplak atmak

hog
[isim]

a person regarded as greedy and pig-like

domuz, obur

domuz, obur

used to indicate a state of great happiness, bliss, or contentment

oldukça tatmin edici durum

oldukça tatmin edici durum

Ex: With a plate full of her favorite desserts, she was in hog heaven, savoring each sweet bite.
to hog
[fiil]

take greedily; take more than one's share

kapmak, yemek

kapmak, yemek

hogwash
[isim]

an absurd idea or discussion

saçmalık

saçmalık

hoggish
[sıfat]

resembling swine; coarsely gluttonous or greedy

domuz gibi, aşırı açgözlü

domuz gibi, aşırı açgözlü

road hog
[isim]

someone who drives aggressively or selfishly, often taking up more space on the road than necessary

yoldaş, yolda egosantrik sürücü

yoldaş, yolda egosantrik sürücü

Ex: He encountered road hog on his way to work , forcing him to slow down .

to waste one's time and energy for something that has no chance of achieving success or yeilds no profit

boşa kürek çekmek

boşa kürek çekmek

Ex: The team had already decided to change their strategy , but the coach kept talking about the old approach - it was beating a dead horse.

a muscular cramp (especially in the thigh or calf) following vigorous exercise

kas spazmı, kas krampları

kas spazmı, kas krampları

(of information) from an accurate or valid source

güvenilir kaynaktan

güvenilir kaynaktan

Ex: She learned about the promotion directly from her manager, so it's information from the horse's mouth.

indulge in horseplay

şaka yapmak, dağınıklık yapmak

şaka yapmak, dağınıklık yapmak

used to describe someone who is extremely confused and excited

başı kesik tavuk gibi

başı kesik tavuk gibi

Ex: When the teacher announced a surprise pop quiz, the students started flipping through their notes like chickens with their heads cut off, trying to find the answers.

a young individual with little or no experience

tecrübesiz ve genç kişi

tecrübesiz ve genç kişi

Ex: Olivia is exploring different musical instruments ; she 's spring chicken in the world of music .
clam
[isim]

a piece of paper money worth one dollar

bir dolar değerinde kağıt para parçası, bir dolar olan banknot

bir dolar değerinde kağıt para parçası, bir dolar olan banknot

to suddenly become silent or refuse to talk, often because of nervousness, fear, or a desire to keep information secret

tek bir kelime etmemek

tek bir kelime etmemek

Ex: As soon as the topic of her recent project came up , clam up and did n't want to reveal any details .
holy cow
[ünlem]

said when one is surprised, shocked, or amazed

vay canına!

vay canına!

Ex: She got a promotion and a raise?

used to describe a prolonged or indefinite period of time, often implying that something will continue for a very long duration

çıkmaz ayın son çarşambasına kadar

çıkmaz ayın son çarşambasına kadar

Ex: We have been waiting for the results until the cows come home, and they still haven't arrived.
dog
[isim]

a woman or girl who is uninteresting, unattractive, and unpleasant

çirkin kadın

çirkin kadın

dog do
[isim]

fecal droppings from a dog

köpek dışkısı, köpek poposu

köpek dışkısı, köpek poposu

dog-eared
[sıfat]

showing signs of wear and tear from excessive use, particularly with pages that have bent or folded corners

yıpranmış, kıvrılmış

yıpranmış, kıvrılmış

Ex: Despite dog-eared condition , the diary held precious memories of his travels .

to be in trouble with someone, typically because of a mistake or wrongdoing

dog-tired
[sıfat]

completely worn out, typically from intense physical or mental effort

bitkin, yorgun

bitkin, yorgun

(in business, politics, etc.) a situation in which the competition is so fierce that everyone is willing to do whatever it takes to be successful, even if it means harming others

kıran kırana rekabet

kıran kırana rekabet

hound
[isim]

someone who is morally reprehensible

açgözlü, çok bilmiş

açgözlü, çok bilmiş

used to say that one's feet are in pain

ayaklarına kara sular inmek

ayaklarına kara sular inmek

to behave in a pretentious way to prove one is rich or fashionable

çalım satmak

çalım satmak

used to refer to someone who is extremely ill or unwell

çok hasta

çok hasta

top dog
[isim]

a person who holds the highest rank in a particular group or organization

patron

patron

dead duck
[isim]

someone or something that has never succeeded or is very unlikely to succeed in the future

umutsuz vaka

umutsuz vaka

someone or something that lacks enough defense or protection and is easy to be targeted

kolay hedef

kolay hedef

used to describe someone who is totally bald

başı kabak gibi, kelkafa

başı kabak gibi, kelkafa

eagle eye
[isim]

someone who is keenly aware or observant

keskin gözlü

keskin gözlü

to easily be able to remember things and rarely forget them

güçlü bir belleğe sahip olmak

güçlü bir belleğe sahip olmak

a thing that is of no value or use because it is excessively expensive to keep it in a good condition

ıvır zıvır

ıvır zıvır

fishy
[sıfat]

suggestive of dishonesty or something dubious

şüpheli, güvenilmez

şüpheli, güvenilmez

to look at someone in a way that shows one is very passionate about them

aptal aşık gibi bakmak

aptal aşık gibi bakmak

an issue or subject that is not in any way connected to what one was talking about

apayrı bir konu

apayrı bir konu

fox
[isim]

a good-looking young person, especially a woman

seksi kadın

seksi kadın

foxy
[sıfat]

(of a woman) sexually appealing

seksi

seksi

horseshit
[isim]

a statement, idea, or act that is obviously untrue, foolish, or unreasonable

saçmalık

saçmalık

***said of a man who is sexually well-endowed

one's arrogant and pretentious behavior that is meant to prove one's superiority over others

tepeden bakma

tepeden bakma

used to describe an individual who behaves in a very kind and gentle way

yumuşak başlı

yumuşak başlı

soon or in a quick manner

hemen

hemen

to make a problem appear more serious or dangerous than it actually is

pireyi deve yapmak, habbeyi kubbe yapmak

pireyi deve yapmak, habbeyi kubbe yapmak

a mechanic or someone who works on cars

tamirci, mekanikçi

tamirci, mekanikçi

to do something that makes a person appear foolish in front of others

biriyle gır gır geçmek

biriyle gır gır geçmek

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