Karachay

beti jarırğa

/beti dʒarɯrʁa/

Idiom

Literal translation

for one's face to shine

Intended meaning

To become cheerful and smile, one's face lighting up with gladness.
  • Qorqma, hataŋ joqdu. Qanıŋı tebiwü orununa kelgendi. Ma açılıb barasa, – degeninde, barını da betleri jarıdı."Don't be afraid, there's nothing wrong with you. Your pulse is back to normal. Look, you're recovering," he said, and everyone's faces lit up.

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