boyun sülderi tüşerge
/bojun sylderi tyʃerɡe/
This expression has 2 meanings.
Literal translation
for the neck sinew to drop
Intended meaning
To be drained of all strength, so that one's arms and legs will no longer obey.
- Anı eşitgenley, boyun sülderibiz kerkilgença, başlarıbız kökürekleribizge salındı.The moment we heard it, our heads sank onto our chests as though our neck sinews had been severed.
Literal translation
for the neck sinew to drop
Intended meaning
To be thrown into confusion and low spirits; to become downcast.
Variants
- boyun sülderileri tüşerge
- boyun sülderi kerkilirge (Karachay)
- sülderi tüşerge
Sources
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- Къарачай-малкъар тилни фразеология ангылатма сёзлюгю (2017), p. 142
- Къарачай тилни фразеология сёзлюгю (1992), p. 76