Idioms

“The most auspicious or fitting moment.”
It describes a time when everything aligns naturally and something happens at just the right moment, often with a sense of quiet fortune.

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

"To deceive by creating a false impression."
It describes making something look better than it really is in order to mislead others.

"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.

"A worm falls into one’s inside."
It describes a quiet, persistent suspicion that something harmful may happen, a feeling that settles in before any clear evidence appears.

"The fats inside melt."

A Turkish idiom for the deep relief of seeing justice, freedom, or long-awaited resolution finally arrive.

"To spread flour on a rope."
It means to avoid doing something by giving weak or invalid excuses instead of openly refusing.

"His affairs go with a helping hand."

An idiom used when events seem to fall into place, built around a Persian word that once referred to the trusted aides of Ottoman sultans and pashas.

“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.