Karachay

qozlawu qururğa

/qozlawu qururʁa/

Idiom

Literal translation

for one's egg-laying to dry up

Intended meaning

For one's supply of food to dwindle, leaving one with little or nothing to eat.
  • Sen qoşulmay qalır ediŋ da! Awuz jetdirmeseŋ – qozlawuŋ qurur. Tın! – dep, hını etdi jütüburun juqajayaq qız.You were about to keep out of it, weren't you! If you don't get your mouth to it, you'll be left with nothing to eat. Hush! – snapped the sharp-nosed, drowsy girl.

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