Pireyi deve yapmak
idiom
Pronunciation: /pee-reh-YEE deh-VEH yap-MAK/
English Meaning
To make a mountain out of a molehill
“Pireyi deve yapmak” in Example Sentences
Bu kadar küçük bir şey için pireyi deve yapma!
Don't make a mountain out of a molehill over such a small thing!
Biraz geç kaldım diye pireyi deve yaptı.
Just because I was a bit late, she made a huge fuss.
Her şeyi büyütüyorsun, pireyi deve yapıyorsun.
You blow everything out of proportion — you're making a mountain out of a molehill.
Usage Note
Very often used as a negative command: 'Pireyi deve yapma!' (Don't blow it out of proportion!).
Grammar & Usage
Lit. 'to make a camel out of a flea'.
Cultural Context
The contrast between a tiny flea (pire) and a huge camel (deve) emphasizes exaggeration.
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