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old wives tale

/oʊld waɪvz teɪl/ /əʊld waɪvz teɪl/
idiom General Neutral
Idiom
  1. 1 kocakarı masalı, batıl inanç

Definition (English)

A traditional belief that is not based on science or reason.

Example Sentences

  1. That's just an old wives' tale; there's no proof.
    Bu sadece bir kocakarı masalı; hiçbir kanıtı yok.
  2. Don't believe that old wives' tale about the moon.
    Ay hakkındaki o kocakarı masalına inanma.

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