Turkish Expression · Intermediate
yüz tutmak
to be on the verge of (something bad), to tend towards
Pronunciation: /ˈjyz tut.mak/
Meaning
to be on the verge of (something bad), to tend towards
Example
unutulmaya yüz tutmak
to face oblivion
Practice tips
- Practice yüz tutmak 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.