baş julurğa

/baʃ dʒulurʁa/

Literal translation

to ransom one's head

Intended meaning

To free oneself from guilt or blame by shifting it onto someone else; to get oneself off the hook.
  • Qarındaşım, qorqma, ters tüyül eseŋ, süd başıŋı julur."Brother, don't be afraid; if you are not at fault, the court will clear you."

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