burunu bla jer sızıb

/burunu bla dʒer sɯzɯb/

Literal translation

drawing a line on the ground with one's nose

Intended meaning

With enormous effort and hardship; by wearing oneself out — said of living, getting by, or bringing up children through exhausting labour.
  • Burunum bla jer sızıb ösdürgenimi sabiylerim bilgenmi sunasa? Uğay, ala kesleri allarına ullu bolub qalğan sunadıla.Do you think my children know that I raised them by wearing myself to the bone? No, they think they grew up all on their own.

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