B1 Idiom خنثی

ince eleyip sık dokumak

to be meticulous

معنی

Examining every detail carefully before deciding.

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زمینه فرهنگی

The idiom is a tribute to the 'Ahilik' (guild) system of the Ottoman era, where quality was strictly controlled by masters. Even in tea, Turks 'ince eleyip sık dokur'. The tea leaves must be of a certain size, and the brewing time must be exact. In traditional 'görücü usulü' (arranged) meetings, families are known to 'ince eleyip sık dokumak' regarding the background of the other family. When hosting a guest, a Turkish host will 'ince eleyip sık dokumak' to ensure every comfort is provided, from the scent of the soap to the temperature of the soup.

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Use it in Interviews

Saying 'İşimi yaparken ince eleyip sık dokurum' makes you sound like a high-quality, reliable professional.

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Don't over-conjugate

Keep 'ince eleyip' as it is. Never say 'ince eledim ve sık dokudum'.

معنی

Examining every detail carefully before deciding.

🎯

Use it in Interviews

Saying 'İşimi yaparken ince eleyip sık dokurum' makes you sound like a high-quality, reliable professional.

⚠️

Don't over-conjugate

Keep 'ince eleyip' as it is. Never say 'ince eledim ve sık dokudum'.

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Sarcasm Alert

If someone says this while you are choosing a flavor of gum, they are probably making fun of your indecisiveness!

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the missing parts of the idiom.

Yeni bir işe girmeden önce şartları ince ______ sık ______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: eleyip / dokumalıyız

The standard form is 'ince eleyip sık dokumak'.

Which situation best fits the idiom 'ince eleyip sık dokumak'?

Ayşe hangisini yaparken bu deyimi kullanır?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: En güvenli bebek arabasını seçmek için 10 farklı mağazayı gezerken.

The idiom is about meticulous evaluation, which fits the baby stroller scenario.

Complete the dialogue.

Ali: 'Bu raporu hemen imzalar mısın?' Can: 'Hayır, önce ______.'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ince eleyip sık dokumam lazım

Can wants to check the report carefully before signing.

🎉 امتیاز: /3

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

بانک تمرین

3 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the missing parts of the idiom. جای خالی B1

Yeni bir işe girmeden önce şartları ince ______ sık ______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: eleyip / dokumalıyız

The standard form is 'ince eleyip sık dokumak'.

Which situation best fits the idiom 'ince eleyip sık dokumak'? situation_matching B1

Ayşe hangisini yaparken bu deyimi kullanır?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: En güvenli bebek arabasını seçmek için 10 farklı mağazayı gezerken.

The idiom is about meticulous evaluation, which fits the baby stroller scenario.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

Ali: 'Bu raporu hemen imzalar mısın?' Can: 'Hayır, önce ______.'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ince eleyip sık dokumam lazım

Can wants to check the report carefully before signing.

🎉 امتیاز: /3

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

Mostly yes, it implies diligence. However, it can be used negatively to mean someone is being too slow or picky.

Yes, you can say 'O, ince eleyip sık dokuyan biridir' to describe a person's character.

'Kılı kırk yarmak' is usually more about being annoying or obsessively detailed, while 'ince eleyip sık dokumak' is more about being careful and thorough.

Absolutely. It is very common in reports, meetings, and performance reviews.

Yes: 'İnce eleyip sık dokuduk.'

Not exactly, but 'kılı kırk yarmak' is often used in more informal, frustrated contexts.

Yes, it is the glue that holds the idiom together. Without it, it's just a list of actions.

Only if you are talking about the *selection* or *preparation* process, not the eating itself.

Very common, especially in sports (transfer news) and economy.

You can say 'Çok ince eleyip sık dokumak istemiyorum.'

عبارات مرتبط

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kılı kırk yarmak

similar

To split a hair into forty

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titizlenmek

builds on

To be fussy/meticulous

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enine boyuna ölçmek

similar

To measure length and width

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gözden geçirmek

specialized form

To review

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