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chasing the needle

/ˈtʃeɪsɪŋ ðə ˈnidəl/ /ˈtʃeɪsɪŋ ðə ˈniːdəl/
idiom
Aviation
  1. 1 ibreyi kovalamak, aşırı düzeltme yapmak

Definition (English)

Constantly making small, often unnecessary, adjustments to stay on course.

Example Sentences

  1. Stop chasing the needle; make a small correction and then wait.
    İbreyi kovalamayı bırak; küçük bir düzeltme yap ve sonra bekle.
  2. He was chasing the needle during the final turn.
    Son dönüş sırasında ibreyi kovalıyordu.

Synonyms

overcorrecting

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