B2 Idiom तटस्थ

büyük oynamak

to aim for something big

मतलब

Taking a big risk for a big reward

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सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

In Turkish business culture, 'büyük oynamak' is often associated with 'holding' companies and family conglomerates that dominate the economy. It is seen as a sign of power and vision. Turkish 'dizis' (TV series) frequently use this phrase for characters who are anti-heroes or powerful businessmen making bold moves against their enemies. On Turkish Twitter/X, 'büyük oynamak' is often used ironically to mock someone who is taking a small risk but acting like it's a huge deal. The concept of 'Devlet-i Ebed-müddet' (The Eternal State) often involved sultans 'playing big' in geopolitical expansions, which is the historical backdrop for this mindset.

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Use it for Ambition

Whenever you want to describe a person with a 'vision' who isn't afraid of failure, this is your go-to phrase.

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Avoid Literal Contexts

Don't use it if you are just playing a casual game of football with friends, or it will sound like you are betting money on it.

मतलब

Taking a big risk for a big reward

💡

Use it for Ambition

Whenever you want to describe a person with a 'vision' who isn't afraid of failure, this is your go-to phrase.

⚠️

Avoid Literal Contexts

Don't use it if you are just playing a casual game of football with friends, or it will sound like you are betting money on it.

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Pair with 'Karar Vermek'

The most natural way to use it is 'Büyük oynamaya karar verdim' (I decided to play big).

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The 'Delikanlı' Vibe

Using this phrase correctly gives you a 'bold' and 'confident' persona in Turkish social circles.

खुद को परखो

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'büyük oynamak'.

Yeni şirketimizle dünya pazarına girmek için ______ karar verdik.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: a

The verb 'karar vermek' (to decide) takes the dative case (-a/-e).

Which situation best fits the idiom 'büyük oynamak'?

Hangi durumda 'büyük oynamak' deyimi kullanılır?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: b

Investing all savings into new technology is a high-risk, high-reward move.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Bu iş çok riskli değil mi? B: Evet, ama zirveye çıkmak istiyorsak ______.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: a

The context of 'reaching the top' requires taking risks (playing big).

Match the person to the action.

Kim 'büyük oynuyor'?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: c

Selling a house to start a business is the ultimate 'playing big' move.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स

Risk Levels

Garantici
Küçük adımlar Small steps
Büyük Oynamak
Büyük riskler Big risks

अभ्यास बैंक

4 अभ्यास
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'büyük oynamak'. Fill Blank B1

Yeni şirketimizle dünya pazarına girmek için ______ karar verdik.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: a

The verb 'karar vermek' (to decide) takes the dative case (-a/-e).

Which situation best fits the idiom 'büyük oynamak'? Choose B2

Hangi durumda 'büyük oynamak' deyimi kullanılır?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: b

Investing all savings into new technology is a high-risk, high-reward move.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Bu iş çok riskli değil mi? B: Evet, ama zirveye çıkmak istiyorsak ______.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: a

The context of 'reaching the top' requires taking risks (playing big).

Match the person to the action. situation_matching B2

Kim 'büyük oynuyor'?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: c

Selling a house to start a business is the ultimate 'playing big' move.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

12 सवाल

No, it's specifically for 'big' (büyük) risks. For small risks, just use 'risk almak'.

Not necessarily. It usually sounds like a compliment to their bravery, but it can be a warning if the risk is too high.

The opposite is 'garantici olmak' (to be a safety-first person) or 'küçük oynamak' (to play for small stakes).

No, it can involve reputation, time, career, or even love.

You say 'Büyük oynadım' (I played big).

No, it's a standard idiom used in newspapers and business meetings.

No, that is 'büyük rol oynamak'. This is a very common mistake!

Yes, very often, when a team takes a big risk to win.

'Elini yüksek açmak' is specifically about starting a negotiation with a high demand.

Only if you are betting something important or taking a massive strategic risk in the game.

Yes, it's perfect for a business presentation about strategy.

It can if the person is being reckless, but usually, it's neutral or positive.

संबंधित मुहावरे

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risk almak

similar

To take a risk

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elini yüksek açmak

similar

To start with a high demand

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gemileri yakmak

builds on

To burn the ships

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hep ya da hiç

synonym

All or nothing

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garantici olmak

contrast

To be a 'safety-first' person

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