I know it's just a little thing, but I find the constant tapping of your foot annoying.
a thing of the pastn
informal ([sth] obsolete)
modası geçmiş şey i.
artık kullanılmayan şey i.
a thing of the pastn
informal ([sth] no longer a problem)
mazide kalmış şey i.
tarihe karışmış şey i.
another thingn
([sth] else, and also)
ayrıca z.
bir şey daha i.
You ate the last piece of cake, and another thing, there's no bread left - did you eat that too? Another thing that annoys me is that she smokes at the dinner table.
first thingn
informal (very early) (sabah)
ilk iş i.
I always eat breakfast first thing in the morning.
first thingn
informal (initial step)
yapılacak ilk şey i.
ilk iş i.
The first thing to do is call your mother.
The first thing I do when I get home is check my email.
for one thingexpr
informal (the first reason is)
bir kere z.
öncelikle, evvela z.
No, you can't go out! For one thing, you can't afford it.
good thing, it's a good thingexpr
informal (just as well, fortunately)
iyi ki, neyse ki bağ.
Someone drove into the back of my car yesterday; good thing I'm insured!
just the thingadj
(exactly what is needed)
tam aranılan s.
If you're stuck for something to listen to, I've got just the thing: this excellent new jazz album.
know a thing or twov expr
informal (be experienced in [sth])
(bir konuda) çok bilgisi olmak f.
After 20 years on the job, he knows a thing or two about construction.
latest thingn
([sth] newly popular)
son moda i.
The latest thing in fashion will be out of date in two months.
latest thingn
(newly-acquired habit)
son moda i.
Her latest thing is to sort her candies by color before eating them.
learn a thing or twov expr
informal (become knowledgeable)
birşeyler öğrenmek f.
Stick around and watch; you may learn a thing or two.
little thingn
(detail)
detay i.
ayrıntı i.
The little things in life are important; take time to stop and smell the flowers.
Just one little thing: your socks don't match.
little thingn
([sth] inconsequential)
önemsiz şey i.
Don't focus on the little things; set a goal and work toward it.
main thingn
informal (most important consideration)
en önemli/ana/baş şey i.
The main thing about horse races and card games is knowing how to calculate the odds.
We had a car accident, but the main thing is we're all ok.
one thing leads to anotherexpr
(one action begins a series)
olaylar peş peşe gelir/birbirini kovalar
One thing led to another, and now she's pregnant.
Sure thing!interj
informal (certainly, of course)
tabii, tabii ki ünl.
elbette ünl.
A: Can you lend me a pen? B: Sure thing!
sure thingn
informal ([sth] certain)
kesin şey i.
She knew that passing the test was a sure thing, so she didn't feel nervous.
that's the thinginterj
informal (that is precisely my point)
işte mesele de bu
demek istediğim bu
That's the thing! I never wanted to get married in the first place.
the next best thingn
(good substitute) (bir şeyin yerine geçen)
en iyi şey i.
I can't afford to buy a Volkswagen; the Toyota is the next best thing.
Apples are not as sweet as candy, but I think they are the next best thing.