Used when someone tries to teach an expert their own trade, literally "selling cress to a cress-seller".
A slightly rude but common way to tell someone to "buzz off" or stop eating/talking, referring to the "root of the oleander" (which is bitter and toxic). Used when someone tries to teach an expert
In Turkey, delivering a perfect comeback is often called "making a cover" (), meaning you have effectively shut down the other person's argument. This style of humor is rooted in a long tradition of satire that includes historical figures like Nasreddin Hoca and the shadow play characters Karagöz and Hacivat . This style of humor is rooted in a
"Seni unuttum sanma, sadece değerin kadar hatırlıyorum" (Don't think I've forgotten you; I just remember you as much as you're worth). Used when someone tries to teach an expert
"Egonu öyle beslemişsin ki karakterin aç kalmış" (You’ve fed your ego so much that your character has stayed hungry).