guroşha tiymezge

/ɡuroʃxa tijmezɡe/

Literal translation

not to touch a grosh (a penny)

Intended meaning

To be of no value and command no respect.
  • Tepsey bilmegen tawlu jaş guroşha tiymeydi.A highlander lad who cannot dance is not worth a penny.

Variants

  • kapekge tiymezge

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