hop-sop eterge
/xop-sop eterɡe/
This expression has 2 meanings.
Intended meaning
To speak loudly and harshly and refuse to yield to anyone; to act defiantly.
- İdris hop-sop etdi, tolu juwap bermedi.Idris talked big and gave no full answer.
Intended meaning
To go about idly, with no work or occupation.
- Ketib, qayda bolsa hop-sop etib aylanŋanla kolhozda işlegen etsinle.Let those who have gone off and loaf about wherever they please do some work on the collective farm.
Sources
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- Къарачай-малкъар тилни фразеология ангылатма сёзлюгю (2017), p. 487