başı bla eterge
/baʃɯ bla eterɡe/
Literal translation
to do by one's head
Intended meaning
To bring someone delight and good fortune, raising them to a higher, more prosperous standing.
- Tüzün aytsam, meni kelinigizden, işimden, ırıshımdan da ayırğanla jaŋıdan başım bla eterle dep ullu iynanıwluğum joq edi.To tell the truth, I had little faith that those who had stripped me of your daughter-in-law, my work and my wealth would set me on my feet again.
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- Къарачай-малкъар тилни фразеология ангылатма сёзлюгю (2017), p. 101