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either
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to find
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free will
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to give an inch
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to go back on one's word
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to go back on a promise
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to go before
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to hand down
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to have a think
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to hem and haw
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Hobson's choice
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to hustle
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incisive
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inconclusive
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indecisive
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inflexible
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it is six of one, half a dozen of the other
either
either
bağlaç
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ya da

ya da

used to introduce two choices or possibilities

example
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Either wear a coat, or you'll catch a cold.
They'll either play football, or they'll play basketball.
to find
fiil
f
f
f
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ai
n
n
n
d
d
d
hakkında karar vermek (mahkemede)

hakkında karar vermek (mahkemede)

(of a law court) to make an official decision

Dilbilgisel Bilgiler:

complex transitive
free will
isim
uk flag
/fɹˈiː wˈɪl/
özgür irade

özgür irade

the idea that human beings have the agency to decide independently without being controlled by any outside influences

Dilbilgisel Bilgiler:

Birleşik İsim
to [give|move|budge] an inch
to give an inch
ifade
uk flag
/ɡˈɪv mˈuːv bˈʌdʒ ɐn ˈɪntʃ/
kararından dönmemek

kararından dönmemek

Idiom
Informal

(always negative) ‌to refuse to make even a slightest change to one's position, decision, etc.

What is the origin of the idiom "give an inch" and when to use it?

The idiom "give an inch" has its roots in early English idiomatic expressions that referred to small, incremental movements or changes. The word "inch" is used metaphorically to represent a very small unit of measurement, implying a minor or gradual shift in a situation or stance. It is used to convey the idea that someone is very resistant to changing their stance, opinion, or position on a particular matter. It indicates stubbornness or a lack of willingness to compromise or adapt.

to go back on one's word
ifade
uk flag
/ɡˌoʊ bˈæk ˌɑːn wˈʌnz wˈɜːd/
N/A

N/A

Collocation

to fail to keep a promise or commitment that was previously made

to go back on a promise
ifade
uk flag
/ɡˌoʊ bˈæk ˌɑːn ɐ pɹˈɑːmɪs ɔːɹ dˈiːl ɔːɹ plˈɛdʒ/
N/A

N/A

Collocation

to fail to keep or fulfill a commitment or assurance made to someone

to go before
to go before
fiil
uk flag
/ɡˌoʊ bɪfˈoːɹ/
( karar veya yargıya maruz kalmak)

( karar veya yargıya maruz kalmak)

tartışma

to be formally presented for discussion or judgment by a person or authority

Dilbilgisel Bilgiler:

Geçişli
Öbek Durumu
inseparable
ifadenin fiili
go
ifadenin parçacığı
before
to hand down
fiil
uk flag
/hˈænd dˈaʊn/
kararı bildirmek

kararı bildirmek

‌to formally announce something such as a decision or judgment

Dilbilgisel Bilgiler:

Geçişli
Öbek Durumu
separable
ifadenin fiili
hand
ifadenin parçacığı
down
to have a think
ifade
uk flag
/hæv ɐ θˈɪŋk/
düşünüp karar vermek

düşünüp karar vermek

Collocation

to think about something before making a decision

to [hem] and [haw]
to hem and haw
ifade
uk flag
/hˈɛm ænd hˈɔː/
eveleyip gevelemek

eveleyip gevelemek

Idiom
Informal
Old use

to hesitate in making a decision or saying something

What is the origin of the idiom "hem and haw" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "hem and haw" is uncertain, but it is believed to have emerged from the sounds people make when they hesitate, pause, or try to gather their thoughts. The word "hem" represents the act of clearing one's throat or making a throaty sound, while "haw" imitates the sound of hesitation or uncertainty. It is a figurative expression that captures the verbal behavior of individuals who stammer, stumble, or speak evasively when faced with a question or decision.

Hobson's choice
Hobson's choice
isim
uk flag
/hˈɑːbsənz tʃˈɔɪs/
tek seçenek

tek seçenek

Formal
Idiom

a choice made in a situation in which no other options were available

What is the origin of the idiom "Hobson's choice" and when to use it?

The idiom "Hobson's choice" is derived from the name of Thomas Hobson, an English stable owner who operated in the 16th and 17th centuries. Hobson had a practice of offering customers the option of either taking the horse that was closest to the stable door or taking none at all. This limited choice was meant to ensure that his horses were used fairly and consistently. Over time, the phrase "Hobson's choice" came to represent situations where only one option is presented, essentially giving individuals no real choice or alternative.

Dilbilgisel Bilgiler:

Birleşik İsim
to hustle
fiil
h
h
h
u
ə
e
s
s
s
ə
e
t
l
l
l
e
sıkboğaz etmek

sıkboğaz etmek

to convince or make someone do something

Dilbilgisel Bilgiler:

ditransitive
incisive
incisive
sıfat
i
ɪ
i
n
n
n
c
s
s
i
ai
s
s
s
i
ɪ
i
v
v
v
e
sert

sert

capable of quickly grasping complex topics and offer clear and insightful perspectives

inconclusive
sıfat
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n
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n
c
k
k
o
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k
k
l
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u
u
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s
s
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v
v
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sonuçsuz

sonuçsuz

not producing a clear result or decision

conclusive
indecisive
indecisive
sıfat
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ɪ
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n
n
n
d
d
d
e
ɪ
i
c
s
s
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ai
s
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s
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v
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kararsız

kararsız

(of a person) having difficulty making choices or decisions, often due to fear, lack of confidence, or overthinking

decisive
inflexible
sıfat
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n
n
n
f
f
f
l
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l
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ɛ
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x
ks
ks
i
ə
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b
b
b
ə
e
l
l
l
e
(katı)

(katı)

esnek olmayan

reluctant to compromise or change one's attitude, belief, plan, etc.

it is six of one, half a dozen of the other
Cümle
uk flag
/ɪt ɪz sˈɪks ʌv wˌʌn ænd ɔːɹ hˈæf ɐ dˈʌzən ʌvðɪ ˈʌðɚ/
al birini vur ötekine

al birini vur ötekine

Idiom
Informal

used to say that both options or situations are equal and that none is better or worse than the other

What is the origin of the idiom "it is six of one, half a dozen of the other" and when to use it?

The idiom "it is six of one, half a dozen of the other" is derived from the mathematical equivalence between the numbers six and half a dozen, which both represent the quantity of twelve. The phrase is used to convey the idea that two options or choices being considered are essentially the same or result in an equal outcome.

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