ayağı tayarğa

/ajaʁɯ tajarʁa/

This expression has 2 meanings.

Literal translation

for one's foot to slip

Intended meaning

For someone's fortunes to take a turn for the worse; to be removed from one's post or office.
  • Ne kün ayağıŋ taydı, ol kün oquna salamıŋı almay tebirerikle bardıla.There are those who, the very day your foot slips, will stop returning your greeting.

Literal translation

for one's foot to slip

Intended meaning

To make a mistake or go wrong in what one does.

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