eşekge qoşaq dep

/eʃekɡe qoʃaq dep/

This expression has 2 meanings.

Literal translation

saying 'an add-on to the donkey'

Intended meaning

Said mockingly of a person who attaches himself to others without being asked or wanted.
  • Uşhuwurçu Şamğun ne ete edi, eşekge qoşaq dep?And what was Shamgun the supper-hanger-on doing there, tagging along uninvited?

Literal translation

saying 'an add-on to the donkey'

Intended meaning

For something superfluous to be piled on top of what is already there.
  • Kerti da, eşekge qoşaq degenley, bezgegim da qoşula bolurmu?Truly, as they say about an add-on to the donkey, is my fever coming on top of it all as well?

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