Karachay

bir qolu bir qoluna ışanmay

/bir qolu bir qoluna ɯʃanmaj/

Idiom

Literal translation

one hand not trusting the other hand

Intended meaning

Relying on nobody at all; deeply distrustful and self-reliant.
  • Meni bir qolum bir qoluma ışanmay ösgenme."I grew up with one hand of mine not trusting the other."

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