ayağı-qolu qımıldağan

/ajaʁɯ-qolu qɯmɯldaʁan/

Literal translation

whose feet and hands move

Intended meaning

Said of someone who is fit and energetic enough to work and provide for themselves; capable and resourceful.
  • Ayağı-qolu qımıldağan adam bir zamanda da aç bolmağandı.A person whose feet and hands move has never gone hungry.

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