Pabucu dama atılmak
English Meaning
To be overshadowed / lose favor
About the word "Pabucu dama atılmak"
The word Pabucu dama atılmak translates directly to To be overshadowed / lose favor in English. It is an essential part of the Turkish language and falls under the Common Idioms category within our broader Advanced Idioms & Expressions vocabulary deck.
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Example Sentence in Context
“Yeni kardeş doğunca onun pabucu dama atıldı.”
“When the new sibling was born, he lost favor.”
Grammar & Usage
Lit. 'one's shoe to be thrown onto the roof'. Historically referred to a guild rejecting a bad artisan's shoes.
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