al bururğa

/al bururʁa/

Literal translation

to turn the front

Intended meaning

To direct one's mind and intentions toward something; to set one's sights on a thing.
  • «Menden umut üzsele, başlarına al bururla», – dedi qız içinden."If they give up hope in me, they will turn their attention to themselves," the girl said to herself.

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