14 Flashcards
shatter
break dramatically
She shattered the 100m record.
His dreams of playing international football were shattered by a serious leg injury.
Versatile
I’m just saying he’s a versatile actor
Çok yönlü, çok amaçlı, elinden bir çok iş gelen
Subpar
“These reports are subpar, you are going to redo them”
Below average
Less than what it should be
Sub = below
Par = (equal) level
You’re breaking up
Sesin gidip geliyor
Right back at you
Al benden de o kadar
It came out of nowhere
:to arise or happen very surprisingly and unexpectedly
“That questioncame out of nowhere.”
“a company that hascome out of nowhereto become one of the leaders in the industry”
Get the hang of it
to learn the skills that are needed to do (something)
“He was finally getting the hang of his job.”
“She’s getting the hang of driving.”
Give someone a heads up
a message that alerts or prepares:
“warning gave him a heads-up that an investigation was pending.”
Act up
Not working properly
“Do you want to come with me to the apple store. My Phone’s been acting up”
Pig out
To eat a lot of food
I’ve been eating healthy all the week, I’m definitely pigging out this weekend”
Flip out
To become really angry
“The man started to flipping out at the airport, when day said they lost his luggage”
Swing by
To make a quick visit
Hold that thought
Söyleyeceğini unutma
Same here
I agree
used to say that one thinks, feels, or wants the same thing as someone else
“I’m tired.” “Same here.”“I’ll have a coffee.” “Same here, please.”
whatever turns you on
Canın nasıl isterse
Paşa gönlün bilir
Whatever excites, interests, or is pleasurable to one (is acceptable). The phrase alludes to sexual arousal, and so is often intended to be somewhat humorous when used in a more general way. It is sometimes used as a sarcastic comment implying that one’s interest is unusual.
