Idioms

"To make a camel jump over a ditch."
It refers to making someone do something extremely difficult, almost impossible.

"To have one’s skirts catch fire."
It is used to describe sudden panic, fear, or anxious urgency, often when someone feels overwhelmed or pressured.

"To have one’s skirts jingle with bells."
It describes a strong feeling of joy and excitement, usually after receiving good news or experiencing something positive.

“Burn the ships.”
It describes making a decision that removes all possibility of turning back and committing fully to what lies ahead.

"All the important work is done, now it's time for the washbasin cover."
It describes a situation where someone turns to small, almost symbolic details while essential work is still left unfinished.

“Not every bird’s meat can be eaten.”
It conveys that not everyone can be dominated or treated the same way, and some people will resist pressure or intimidation.

“Even if a fault were a sable fur coat, no one would wear it.”
It expresses that people avoid admitting guilt or taking responsibility, no matter how valuable or appealing it might seem.

“To not take (someone or something) into consideration.”
To disregard what someone says and not treat it as worth responding to.

“While trying to shape the eyebrow, to put out the eye.”
It describes a situation where someone tries to improve or fix something but ends up causing much greater harm.

“The caravan is arranged on the road.”
This Turkish proverb means that not every detail has to be perfectly ready at the beginning, because many things can be organized as the work moves forward.