awuzuna kirit salırğa
/awuzuna kirit salɯrʁa/
Literal translation
to put a lock on one's mouth
Intended meaning
To say nothing at all; to hold one's tongue and keep a matter secret.
- Kerek kün a sen kirit sal awuzuŋa, Jawlağa bermez üçün tashabıznı!When the day demands it, put a lock on your mouth, so as not to give our secret to the enemies!
Sources
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- Къарачай-малкъар тилни фразеология ангылатма сёзлюгю (2017), p. 70