kepge jıyarğa

/kepɡe dʒɯjarʁa/

Literal translation

to gather into the mould

To force someone to behave properly and live up to accepted standards of conduct.

Men, seni [kolhoznu predsedatelin] kepge jıydırmasam, başıma börk kiymeyim. Tohta bir sen, tohta! – dedi Alim.If I don't get you [the collective-farm chairman] brought into line, may I never wear a hat on my head. Just you wait, wait! – said Alim.

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