awar taşha tayanma

/awar taʃxa tajanma/

This expression has 2 meanings.

Literal translation

do not lean on a stone that will topple

Intended meaning

Do not attach yourself to or depend on an unreliable person.
  • Ulluğa, gitçege da ariw körün, awar taşha ua tayanma."Show yourself well to great and small alike, but do not lean on a stone that will topple."

Literal translation

do not lean on a stone that will topple

Intended meaning

Do not pursue or undertake a task that cannot succeed.
  • Alanı aythanlarına qulaq salmağız. Awar taşha tayanmağız.Pay no attention to what they say. Do not lean on a stone that will topple.

Variants

  • awar hunağa tayanma

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