imam osurursa cemaat sıçar
What does imam osurursa cemaat sıçar mean? imam osurursa cemaat sıçar is a Turkish moderate that translates to “shit rolls downhill / monkey see monkey do” in English.
Literal Translation
if the imam farts, the congregation shits
Meaning & Usage
"shit rolls downhill / monkey see monkey do"
If the leader sets a bad example, the followers will be even worse.
Examples in the Wild
Proverbial expression about leadership.
When to Use It
Context
- Casual conversations with friends
- Informal settings where profanity is accepted
Avoid
- Professional or formal settings
- Around religious or conservative communities
- Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations
Cultural Context
Combines religious and scatological imagery. Satirizes blind following of religious authority.
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