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make sweeping generalisations

/meɪk ˈswipɪŋ ˌdʒɛnərələˈzeɪʃənz/ /meɪk ˈswiːpɪŋ ˌdʒɛnərəlaɪˈzeɪʃənz/
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  1. 1 toptan genellemeler yapmak

Definition (English)

To make broad statements that are not true in every case, often based on little evidence.

Example Sentences

  1. In your essay, avoid making sweeping generalisations such as 'all teenagers are lazy'.
    Kompozisyonunuzda 'bütün gençler tembeldir' gibi toptan genellemeler yapmaktan kaçının.
  2. It is unfair to make sweeping generalisations about a whole nation after one bad holiday.
    Kötü geçen tek bir tatilin ardından koca bir millet hakkında toptan genellemeler yapmak haksızlık olur.

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