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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.
boo hoo
[ünlem]

used to express mock or exaggerated sadness, often in a playful or sarcastic manner

Vah vah, Aman aman

Vah vah, Aman aman

Ex: "Boo hoo, I have to do my homework," he groaned, rolling his eyes.

something disappointing or unfortunate, often related to summer activities or plans

Ex: "The air conditioning broke on the hottest day of the year.

by any means that is necessary

ne yapıp edip

ne yapıp edip

Ex: We're going to get this done by hook or by crook, whether it's easy or not.

to knowingly do what can get one into trouble

bela aramak

bela aramak

Ex: Starting a fight with the biggest guy in the bar is like saying you're cruising for a bruising; it won't end well.

used to emphasize that people have different tastes, preferences, and needs, and that it is important to recognize and respect these differences

her yiğidin bir yoğurt yiyişi vardır

her yiğidin bir yoğurt yiyişi vardır

Ex: The human resources manager understood that her employees had varying needs and preferences, and created a flexible work environment to accommodate them - different strokes for different folks.

*** a situation in which there is twice the number of problems that usually exist

iki kat sorun, çifte bela

iki kat sorun, çifte bela

so intoxicated with alcohol that one starts behaving like a lunatic

körkütük sarhoş

körkütük sarhoş

Ex: Trying to walk in a straight line after that much wine left him looking drunk as a skunk.

done honestly, justly, or without disobeying any rules

dürüstçe

dürüstçe

Ex: The company promises to distribute bonuses fair and square based on performance metrics.

a minor car accident that usually involves small damage to the vehicles

küçük kaza, hafif çarpışma

küçük kaza, hafif çarpışma

Ex: The police officer took a quick report for fender-bender.

a conservative who is old-fashioned or dull in attitude or appearance

demode, tütüncü

demode, tütüncü

geez louise
[ünlem]

used to convey surprise, frustration, or disbelief, often in a mild or humorous way

Aman Tanrım, Vay be

Aman Tanrım, Vay be

Ex: "Geez Louise, that was one crazy roller coaster ride!"

to accept things as they happen, without trying to control or resist them

Ex: Even though the schedule changed, I’m fine with it.
holy moly
[ünlem]

used to express one's surprise or bewilderment

vay canına!

vay canına!

Ex: Holy moley, that roller coaster was way more thrilling than I expected!

used to describe someone who is very interested in having sex

şehvet düşkünü

şehvet düşkünü

Ex: Jake couldn't keep his eyes off Lisa at the party.
hotshot
[isim]

someone who is extraordinarily successful and talented at what they do

çok yetenekli kimse

çok yetenekli kimse

humdrum
[sıfat]

lacking excitement or variety

monoton

monoton

Ex: The novel's humdrum plot failed to capture the reader's interest, resulting in a lackluster reception.

a busy, noisy, and active environment or situation

Ex: After living in the suburbs , hustle and bustle of downtown was a big adjustment for him .

used to emphasize the importance of staying cautious and alert, so as not to miss any opportunities

sona kalan dona kalır

sona kalan dona kalır

Ex: I always tell my students that you snooze, you lose, and that they should always be ready to take advantage of opportunities when they arise.

used to respond to a farewell, typically in a fun or lighthearted way

Ex: I’ll be off now.
itsy-bitsy
[sıfat]

extremely small, often in a cute or endearing way

minik, çok küçük

minik, çok küçük

Ex: They decorated the room itsy-bitsy paper lanterns for the party .

used to express astonishment or sometimes mild frustration, often in a playful or exaggerated way

Aman Tanrım, Vay canına

Aman Tanrım, Vay canına

Ex: Jeepers creepers , look at the size of that storm cloud !
jet set
[isim]

a group of wealthy, stylish individuals who travel frequently and luxuriously, often to exclusive destinations for leisure and social activities

jet sosyete

jet sosyete

Ex: The island attracts jet set with its luxury villas and private beaches .

a term used to refer to an average or ordinary person, often in a dismissive or humorous way

ortalama adam, sıradan insan

ortalama adam, sıradan insan

Ex: I ca n’t Joe Schmoe was able to solve that problem , it ’s usually such a challenge .

a person from a rural or small town, often used in a slightly mocking or humorous way

köylü, yerel adam

köylü, yerel adam

Ex: He may be local yokel, but he ’s got a heart of gold .

used to warn against the dangers of careless talk or gossip, particularly in situations where secrecy or confidentiality is important, as it can have serious consequences

yerin kulağı vardır

yerin kulağı vardır

Ex: She knew that loose lips sink ships, so she kept the details of her new project to herself until it was ready to be launched.
lovey-dovey
[sıfat]

***very affectionate or romantic, especially excessively so

aşırı sevgi dolu, şirin

aşırı sevgi dolu, şirin

Ex: All my friends were either lovey-dovey couples or wild, single girls.

to be in a very good position and be living a luxurious life

şans yüzüne gülmek, hayatı kurtulmak

şans yüzüne gülmek, hayatı kurtulmak

Ex: With the successful launch of the product, the company now has it made in the shade, dominating the market.

to bring about either success or failure for someone or something

ya vezir etmek ya da rezil etmek

ya vezir etmek ya da rezil etmek

Ex: Leadership decisions make or break an organization .

verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way

dolaşık iş, aldatmaca

dolaşık iş, aldatmaca

extreme nervousness

tedirginlik, gerginlik

tedirginlik, gerginlik

used to show one's frustration, surprise, or anger

Allah kahretsin, şansıma tüküreyim

Allah kahretsin, şansıma tüküreyim

Ex: You lost your wallet again?

haphazardly

gelişi güzel, rastgele

gelişi güzel, rastgele

hocus-pocus
[ünlem]

used as part of the magician's patter to create excitement and anticipation for the magical effect about to occur

büyücü sihri, abrakadabra

büyücü sihri, abrakadabra

Ex: And now, for my final act of the evening, hocus-pocus!

a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas

karmaşa, dağınıklık

karmaşa, dağınıklık

hoity-toity
[sıfat]

affectedly genteel

gösterişli, şatafatlı

gösterişli, şatafatlı

okey-dokey
[ünlem]

used to show agreement, approval, etc.

tamam

tamam

Ex: "Okey-dokey, see you tomorrow!"

(of a person) tough, efficient, and in peak physical or functional condition

Ex: She runs mean and lean kitchen , with every tool and ingredient serving a purpose .

complicated activities, rituals, or words that lack any real purpose

saçmalık

saçmalık

Ex: The conspiracy theory was nothing more than a collection of baseless claims mumbo jumbo, lacking any credible evidence .
namby-pamby
[sıfat]

weak in willpower, courage or vitality

sümsük, cılız

sümsük, cılız

the most important aspects or principles of something such as an experience or idea

bir konunun özü

bir konunun özü

Ex: Before signing the contract , make sure you the nitty-gritty of the terms and conditions .
nitwit
[isim]

a foolish or clueless person

aptal, salak

aptal, salak

Ex: nitwit tried microwaving a metal spoon — guess how that ended .

said to mean that something can be easily done or achieved

zahmetsizce

zahmetsizce

Ex: The project went smoothly, and there was no muss, no fuss in meeting the deadline.

used for saying that without working hard and experiencing difficulties, one cannot achieve anything

önce cefa sonra sefa

önce cefa sonra sefa

Ex: He could hardly lift the weights, but the coach shouted, "no pain, no gain" to keep him motivated.
no way, Jose
[ünlem]

used to indicate that something is absolutely not going to happen or is completely unacceptable, often in a playful or exaggerated manner

Asla,  Jose!

Asla, Jose!

Ex: He'll never take such a shortcut, no way, Jose!

out of the house or office, and actively engaged in various activities, especially outdoors

dışarıda ve hareket halinde

dışarıda ve hareket halinde

Ex: The doctor advised him to rest , but he was out and about by the afternoon .
palsy-walsy
[sıfat]

used to describe a relationship or behavior that is overly familiar or insincerely friendly, often to the point of being exaggerated or forced

samimi, şiveli

samimi, şiveli

Ex: They acted all palsy-walsy during the meeting, but I could tell there was some tension behind it.
party-hearty
[sıfat]

used to describe someone who is energetic, enthusiastic, and excessive in their approach to partying or celebrating

parti-düşkünü, eğlencesever

parti-düşkünü, eğlencesever

Ex: After a long week , he likes to kick back and party-hearty with his friends
payday
[isim]

the day on which you receive pay for your work

maaş günü, ödeme günü

maaş günü, ödeme günü

plain Jane
[ifade]

a woman who is perceived as ordinary or unremarkable in appearance or style

a tool or device used for picking up animal waste, particularly from dogs, in outdoor areas

besleme küreği, dışkı toplayıcı

besleme küreği, dışkı toplayıcı

Ex: pooper scooper is very convenient for keeping the yard clean .
roly-poly
[sıfat]

being short and fat

şişko

şişko

used to tell someone to not spit when they are talking

tükürme,  konuş

tükürme, konuş

Ex: During the presentation, the speaker became animated and forgot to say it, not spray it.

the action of eating something rapidly or in large quantities, leading to feeling so full or sick that vomiting occurs afterward

Ex: After scarfed and barfed that ice cream , I swore I 'd never do it again !

used to informally say goodbye, often in a playful or lighthearted manner

to shop for an extended period of time, often to the point of exhaustion

Ex: shopped until they dropped at the outlet mall during the holiday sales .

used to playfully call someone who is acting foolish or silly, often in an affectionate or teasing manner

şaşkın çocuk, aptalca şaka

şaşkın çocuk, aptalca şaka

Ex: Do n't be silly Billy, you know that 's not how it works !
super duper
[sıfat]

used to describe something that is exceptionally good, impressive, or intense

süper harika, çok muazzam

süper harika, çok muazzam

Ex: You did super duper job on the presentation !
tee-hee
[ünlem]

used to represent a light, giggly, or mischievous laugh, often in a playful or teasing manner

Hehehe!, Hihihi!

Hehehe!, Hihihi!

Ex: Tee-hee!

used to playfully or mockingly dismiss someone, often as a lighthearted insult or comeback

Ex: I do n't care what you sayup your nose with a rubber hose!

the gradual damage or deterioration that occurs to an object or property as a result of normal use or aging

yıpranma ve aşınma

yıpranma ve aşınma

Ex: The printer was still working fine , despite some wear and tear.

used to describe a quick, casual sexual encounter, where there is little to no emotional involvement, often followed by a swift departure or goodbye

Ex: They both knew it was just a casual encounter, a wham-bam, thank you ma’am kind of thing.

used to ask someone for their intended course of action or next steps, often in a casual or lighthearted manner

Ex: What's the plan, Sam?

to use various dishonest or complicated methods in order to gain things, particularly in politics or business

bir şeyleri elde etmek için gizlice işler çevirmek

bir şeyleri elde etmek için gizlice işler çevirmek

Ex: The art of wheeling and dealing involves finding compromises that benefit all parties involved.
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