Meaning
Doing something very wrong or violent.
Cultural Background
In Turkish culture, the concept of 'kan davası' (blood feud) makes this phrase particularly heavy. The imagery of blood as a permanent stain is common in many regional literatures. The phrase is often associated with Shakespearean themes of guilt. It is a universal metaphor for moral transgression.
Context is Key
Only use this in serious, dramatic, or formal contexts.
Avoid Triviality
Never use this for small mistakes or accidents.
Meaning
Doing something very wrong or violent.
Context is Key
Only use this in serious, dramatic, or formal contexts.
Avoid Triviality
Never use this for small mistakes or accidents.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
O, masum birine iftira atarak elini kana ________.
The idiom is 'elini kana bulamak'.
Choose the correct meaning of the phrase.
What does 'elini kana bulamak' mean?
It is a metaphor for moral guilt and violence.
Complete the dialogue.
A: O neden bu kadar üzgün? B: Çünkü ________________.
The context implies guilt, so the idiom is appropriate.
🎉 Score: /3
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Practice Bank
3 exercisesO, masum birine iftira atarak elini kana ________.
The idiom is 'elini kana bulamak'.
What does 'elini kana bulamak' mean?
It is a metaphor for moral guilt and violence.
A: O neden bu kadar üzgün? B: Çünkü ________________.
The context implies guilt, so the idiom is appropriate.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsNo, absolutely not. It is for violence.
Yes, it is quite formal and serious.
Related Phrases
vicdanı sızlamak
similarto have a pricking conscience
günah çıkarmak
contrastto confess sins
elini taşın altına koymak
contrastto take responsibility
