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on the tip of one's tongue

/ɑn ðə tɪp əv wʌnz tʌŋ/ /ɒn ðə tɪp əv wɒnz tʌŋ/
idiom Everyday Life Neutral
Idiom
  1. 1 dilinin ucunda olmak, hatırlamak üzere olmak

Definition (English)

When you almost remember something, but cannot quite recall it.

Example Sentences

  1. His name is on the tip of my tongue, but I can't remember it.
    Adı dilimin ucunda ama hatırlayamıyorum.
  2. The word was on the tip of my tongue.
    Kelime dilimin ucundaydı.

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