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Street Talk 1 Kitabı - Daha Yakından Bir Bakış: Ders 8

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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

gergin, huzursuz

gergin, huzursuz

Ex: The long silence made everyone in the room a little antsy.Uzun sessizlik odadaki herkesi biraz **gergin** yaptı.
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

aptal, salak

aptal, salak

jackass
[isim]

a man who is a stupid incompetent fool

aptal, geri zekalı

aptal, geri zekalı

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]

slightly crazy, eccentric, or behaving in a way that seems mentally odd

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 real eager beaver.Yeni stajyer gerçek bir **çalışkan**. Her zaman görevler için gönüllü oluyor, ek sorumluluklar istiyor ve öğrenmeye karşı içten bir heves gösteriyor.

something one is extremely obsessed with and keeps talking about

kafaya takılan şey

kafaya takılan şey

Ex: The politician has 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

kuş, kız

kuş, kız

Ex: The lads went out to chat up some birds at the pub .Çocuklar barda birkaç **kız**la tanışmaya çıktı.

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 the early birds will get the best seats in the front row .Konferans sabah 8'de başlıyor, bu yüzden tüm **erkenci kuşlar** ön sıradaki en iyi koltukları alacak.

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 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

tekrarlanan suçlu, hapishane kuşu

tekrarlanan suçlu, hapishane kuşu

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 a buck that his favorite team would win the game .En sevdiği takımın maçı kazanacağına dair arkadaşına bir **dolar** bahse girdi.

to encourage someone when they are sad or discouraged

neşelendirmek, cesaretlendirmek

neşelendirmek, cesaretlendirmek

Ex: The teacher's words of encouragement really bucked me up before the exam.Öğretmenin teşvik edici sözleri sınavdan önce beni gerçekten **cesaretlendirdi**.

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 , 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,  taciz etmek

rahatsız etmek, taciz etmek

Ex: Ignoring a person's desire for solitude and continuing to talk may bug them.Bir kişinin yalnız kalma arzusunu görmezden gelmek ve konuşmaya devam etmek onu **rahatsız edebilir**.

to find a solution to a problem

çözmek, bulmak

çözmek, bulmak

Ex: She helped me work out the best way to approach the problem .O, soruna yaklaşmanın en iyi yolunu **bulmama** yardım etti.
bullshit
[isim]

obscene words for unacceptable behavior

saçmalık, zırva

saçmalık, zırva

bullheaded
[sıfat]

obstinate and stupid

inatçı, kafasına takmış

inatçı, kafasına takmış

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 of cock-and-bull stories that made it a bestseller among adventure enthusiasts .O romandaki uzun hikayeler, macera meraklıları arasında bir çok satan yapan bir **uydurma hikayeler** koleksiyonuydu.

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?Bu numaralarla piyangoyu kazanabileceğini gerçekten mi düşündün? Üzgünüm, ama biraz **aptal tavşan** oluyorsun.

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

kestirme uyku çekmek, şekerleme yapmak

kestirme uyku çekmek, şekerleme yapmak

Ex: He catnapped for a few minutes before the important meeting .Önemli toplantıdan önce birkaç dakika **kestirdi**.
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 a copycat and suggested coming up with something unique .Mark, arkadaşıyla aynı lafları kullanmaya başladığında, ona şakayla **taklitçi** dedi ve kendine özgü bir şey bulmasını önerdi.

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

korkup vazgeçmek, yılmak

korkup vazgeçmek, yılmak

Ex: Are you going to chicken out of the competition?Yarışmadan **vazgeçip** kaçacak mısın?

a person who is weak and lacks courage

korkak

korkak

Ex: Instead of facing the problem head-on , he acted like a chickenshit and ran away .Sorunla yüzleşmek yerine, bir **ödlek** gibi davrandı ve kaçtı.

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

kalçayı sıkmak

kalçayı sıkmak

hog
[isim]

a person regarded as greedy and pig-like

obur, açgözlü

obur, açgözlü

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

aşırı almak, tamah etmek

aşırı almak, tamah etmek

hogwash
[isim]

an absurd idea or discussion

saçmalık

saçmalık

hoggish
[sıfat]

acting in a way that is greedy, selfish, or gluttonous, similar to the behavior of a pig

Ex: The children grabbed the toys in a hoggish manner .
road hog
[isim]

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

bencillik yapan sürücü, yol domuzu

bencillik yapan sürücü, yol domuzu

Ex: He encountered a road hog on his way to work , forcing him to slow down .İşe giderken yolda bir **yol domuzu** ile karşılaştı, bu da onu yavaşlamaya zorladı.

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 krampı, kasılma

kas krampı, kasılma

(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 from the horse 's mouth.

indulge in horseplay

şakalaşmak, oynaşmak

şakalaşmak, oynaşmak

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 a spring chicken in the world of music .Olivia farklı müzik aletlerini keşfediyor; müzik dünyasında bir **taze**.
clam
[isim]

a piece of paper money worth one dollar

bir dolarlık kağıt para, bir dolar

bir dolarlık kağıt para, bir dolar

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 , Emily clam up and did n't want to reveal any details .Son projesinin konusu gündeme gelir gelmez, Emily **istiridye gibi kapandı** ve hiçbir detayı açıklamak istemedi.
holy cow
[ünlem]

said when one is surprised, shocked, or amazed

vay canına!

vay canına!

Ex: She got a promotion and a raise?O bir terfi ve zam mı aldı? **Vay canına**, bu harika!

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 kakası

köpek dışkısı, köpek kakası

dog-eared
[sıfat]

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

köşeleri katlanmış, aşınmış

köşeleri katlanmış, aşınmış

Ex: Despite its dog-eared condition , the diary held precious memories of his travels .**Yıpranmış** durumuna rağmen, günlük onun seyahatlerinin değerli anılarını saklıyordu.

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

köpek gibi yorgun, bitkin

köpek gibi yorgun, bitkin

Ex: He 'd gone to bed dog-tired, barely able to keep his eyes open .Yatağa **bitkin** düşmüştü, gözlerini açık tutmakta zorlanıyordu.

(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

Ex: The competition for the job is fierce , and it 's dog eat dog situation .
hound
[isim]

someone who is morally reprehensible

alçak, rezil

alçak, rezil

used to say that one's feet are in pain

ayaklarına kara sular inmek

ayaklarına kara sular inmek

Ex: Lisa spent the entire day on her feet at the busy retail store, and by closing time, her dogs were barking with exhaustion.

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

çalım satmak

çalım satmak

Ex: The celebrity couple put on the dog at the red-carpet event, arriving in a lavish entourage and flaunting their expensive attire.

used to refer to someone who is extremely ill or unwell

çok hasta

çok hasta

Ex: We were as sick as dogs after eating that spoiled food at the restaurant.
top dog
[isim]

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

patron

patron

Ex: They were the top dog in the industry for years , but lost their position after a series of scandals .Yıllarca sektörün **en üstündeki isim** onlardı, ancak bir dizi skandalın ardından konumlarını kaybettiler.
dead duck
[isim]

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

umutsuz vaka

umutsuz vaka

Ex: The project is behind schedule and over budget , and it 's becoming a dead duck.Proje takvimden geride ve bütçeyi aşıyor ve **ölü ördek** haline geliyor.

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

kolay hedef

kolay hedef

Ex: When you 're the only candidate opposing the incumbent with widespread support , you can feel like a sitting duck in the political arena .Yaygın destek gören görevdeki adaya karşı tek aday olduğunuzda, siyasi arenada **kolay hedef** gibi hissedebilirsiniz.

used to describe someone who is totally bald

başı kabak gibi, kelkafa

başı kabak gibi, kelkafa

Ex: Peter was losing hair rapidly.
eagle eye
[isim]

someone who is keenly aware or observant

keskin gözlü

keskin gözlü

Ex: The security guard's eagle eye caught the suspicious behavior of a person in the crowd.Güvenlik görevlisinin **kartal gözü**, kalabalıktaki bir kişinin şüpheli davranışını fark etti.

to easily be able to remember things and rarely forget them

güçlü bir belleğe sahip olmak

güçlü bir belleğe sahip olmak

Ex: The historian had a memory like an elephant, and he could recall dates, names, and events with incredible accuracy.

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

Ex: The new software system , despite its promising features , proved to be a white elephant for the company due to constant glitches and compatibility issues .Yeni yazılım sistemi, umut verici özelliklerine rağmen, sürekli aksaklıklar ve uyumluluk sorunları nedeniyle şirket için bir **beyaz fil** olduğunu kanıtladı.
fishy
[sıfat]

suggestive of dishonesty or something dubious

şüpheli, kuşku uyandıran

şüpheli, kuşku uyandıran

Ex: She sensed a fishy motive behind his sudden kindness .Ani nezaketinin arkasında **şüpheli** bir motif sezdi.

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

aptal aşık gibi bakmak

aptal aşık gibi bakmak

Ex: Patricia could n't help cast sheep 's eyes at Tom from across the room , hoping he would notice her interest .

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

apayrı bir konu

apayrı bir konu

Ex: Raising a teenager a different kettle of fish from raising a young child .
fox
[isim]

a good-looking young person, especially a woman

seksi kadın

seksi kadın

foxy
[sıfat]

(of a woman) sexually appealing

seksi

seksi

Ex: Her foxy smile and playful wink left a lasting impression on everyone she met .Onun **çekici** gülümsemesi ve oyunbaz göz kırpması, tanıştığı herkeste kalıcı bir izlenim bıraktı.
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

Ex: Trying to climb on any high horse would only be embarrassing at best , and at the very least hypocritical .Herhangi bir **yüksek at**a binmeye çalışmak en iyi ihtimalle utanç verici, en azından ikiyüzlü olurdu.

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

yumuşak başlı

yumuşak başlı

Ex: The nurse gentle as a lamb while caring for the elderly patients .

soon or in a quick manner

hemen

hemen

Ex: The team resolved the issue in two shakes of a lamb's tail, preventing any further complications.

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

Ex: Don't make a mountain out of a molehill; it was just a minor miscommunication.

a mechanic or someone who works on cars

tamirci, araba tamircisi

tamirci, araba tamircisi

Ex: She became known as the neighborhood grease monkey for her car repair skills .Araba tamir becerileriyle mahallenin **tamircisi** olarak tanındı.

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

biriyle gır gır geçmek

biriyle gır gır geçmek

Ex: He thought he could outsmart us , but we ended making a monkey of him in the negotiation .
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