Phrases & Expressions · TurkCouncil English Dictionary

have a thing about something

bir şeye karşı takıntısı olmak, bir şeye özel bir düşkünlüğü olmak

C1

To have a strong and often unusual liking or dislike for something.

My grandfather has a thing about punctuality – he gets annoyed if anyone is even a minute late.
I've always had a thing about old maps, so I could happily spend hours in that museum.

Idiom

have a yearning for something

bir şeyin hasretini çekmek, bir şeyin özlemini duymak

C1

To feel a strong, often sad wish for something you do not have or have lost.

Living abroad, he often had a yearning for his mother's cooking and the sound of his own language.
Teenagers who have a yearning for independence often clash with their parents over rules.

Collocation

have all the ingredients of something

bir şey olmak için gereken her şeye sahip olmak

C1

To have every quality that is needed to become a particular thing, such as a success.

The new policy has all the ingredients of a successful reform: clear goals, enough funding and public support.
Their plan to open a café near the university had all the ingredients of a profitable business.

Idiom

have all your wits about you

aklı başında olmak, tetikte olmak

C1

To be mentally sharp and alert, ready to deal with whatever happens.

When you're cycling in heavy city traffic, you need to have all your wits about you.
'You certainly have all your wits about you,' the doctor told my 96-year-old grandmother after her memory test.

Idiom

have an adverse effect on something

bir şeyi olumsuz yönde etkilemek

C1

To harm something or change it in a negative way.

Long working hours can have an adverse effect on both the physical and mental health of employees.
Scientists are testing whether the new pesticide has any adverse effects on bees and other insects.

Collocation

have an aversion to something

bir şeyden hiç hoşlanmamak, bir şeye karşı isteksiz olmak

C1

To strongly dislike something or be very unwilling to do it.

Many teenagers have an aversion to reading long texts and prefer watching short videos instead.
I've always had an aversion to crowded places, so I avoid shopping centres at weekends.

Collocation

have an eye for something

bir şeye karşı keskin bir gözü olmak, bir şeyden iyi anlamak

C1

To be naturally good at noticing or judging a particular kind of thing.

She has an eye for detail, which makes her an excellent editor of academic articles.
Good photographers have an eye for composition and can find a striking image where others see nothing special.

Idiom

have an obligation to do something

(bir şeyi yapmakla) yükümlü olmak, (bir şeyi yapma) zorunluluğu olmak

C1

To have a duty to do something because of a law, rule or moral principle.

Journalists have an obligation to check their facts carefully before they publish a story.
Many people believe that rich countries have a moral obligation to help those most affected by climate change.

Collocation

have expertise in something

bir konuda uzmanlığa sahip olmak

C1

To know a great deal about a particular subject or be very skilled at it.

Few doctors have expertise in treating rare childhood diseases, so families often travel long distances for care.
We need to hire someone who has real expertise in data analysis and statistics.

Collocation

have grounds for something

bir şey için haklı gerekçesi olmak

C1

To have a good reason for a belief, complaint or action.

If your flight is cancelled without warning, you have grounds for complaint and may be entitled to compensation.
The tribunal ruled that the company had no grounds for dismissing her and ordered it to pay damages.

Collocation