biri bir dese, biri eki derge

/biri bir dese, biri eki derɡe/

Literal translation

when one says one, for the other to say two

Intended meaning

To refuse to accept what someone says and answer back in opposition to them.
  • Sınamnı andan başla. Ol [eriŋ] bir dese, sen eki de. Artal da söz jutma.Start your test with that. When he [your husband] says one, you say two. Never swallow a word.

Variants

  • biri bir dese, ekinçi eki derge

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