yüz vermek
to encourage bad behavior / to give face (negative)
LevelB2
Word typePhrase
Frequency rank#1095
Example sentence
Ona yüz verme, daha da küstahlaşır.
Don't encourage him, he'll become more insolent.
Grammar note
Idiomatic expression with dative - literally 'to give face' - has negative connotation
Cultural note
Used to warn against being too lenient with someone
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