Hapı yutmak
idiom
Pronunciation: /ha-PUH yoot-MAK/
English Meaning
To be in deep trouble
“Hapı yutmak” in Example Sentences
Patron hatayı fark ederse hapı yutarız.
If the boss notices the mistake, we are in deep trouble.
Anahtarı kaybettiysek hapı yuttuk.
If we've lost the key, we're done for.
Yağmur yağarsa piknikte hapı yutarız.
If it rains, our picnic is sunk.
Usage Note
Very informal. The past form 'hapı yuttuk' ('we're done for') is used even about a situation that is still unfolding.
Grammar & Usage
Lit. 'to swallow the pill'.
Cultural Context
Implies taking a bitter medicine; figuratively meaning facing unavoidable bad consequences.
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Related Words from Advanced Idioms & Expressions
- İpe un sermekTo make up excuses
- Pabucu dama atılmakTo be overshadowed / lose favor
- Ateş pahasıExtremely expensive
- Etekleri zil çalmakTo be overjoyed
- Ağzı kulaklarına varmakTo grin from ear to ear
- Bindiği dalı kesmekTo shoot oneself in the foot
- Pireyi deve yapmakTo make a mountain out of a molehill
- Kafayı yemekTo go crazy / lose one's mind
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