Turkish Expression · Intermediate
yaka silkmek
to be fed up with, to be tired of, to have had enough of something
Pronunciation: /jaˈka silc.mec/
Meaning
to be fed up with, to be tired of, to have had enough of something
Example
Sahada, saha kenarında, koridorda çıkardığınız kavgalardan gına geldi. Rakip taraftarı germenizden, el kol hareketlerinizden, ettiğiniz hakaretlerden yaka silktik.
On the field, on the sidelines, and in the corridors, we've had enough of the fights you started. We're fed up with your provocations towards opposing fans, your gestures
Practice tips
- Practice yaka silkmek out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Turkish expression is for intermediate-level learners.