Common Turkish idiomatic expressions with their literal and figurative meanings, one idiom per card. Front: the Turkish word or phrase. Back: English meaning.
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- Aklı başında olmak
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To be rational and sensible- Ağzı açık kalmak
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To be astonished or shocked- Ayakkabısı düşmek
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To fall on hard times- Ayağında duramamak
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To be unable to remain still or calm- Ayağını denk almak
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To regain one's footing or composure- Ayna gibi
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Crystal clear or transparent- Bal tutan parmağını yalar
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To enjoy the benefits of one's work- Bardağı taşıran son damla
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The straw that breaks the camel's back- Başında kitap taşımak
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To be scholarly or bookish- Başına buyruk olmak
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To be headstrong or self-willed- Başına çökmek
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To befall someone, to happen to someone- Başını yastığa koyamamak
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To be unable to sleep or rest- Başını yere koymak
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To feel shame or disgrace- Bela çıkarmak
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To cause trouble or make mischief- Bele bağlanmak
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To depend on someone or something
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