obur – qarşısına öç

/obur – qarʃɯsɯna øtʃ/

Literal translation

a witch is greedy for the one across from her

Intended meaning

Said of someone who vents their malice on the people closest to them — their own household and kin — rather than on outsiders.
  • Obur – qarşısına öç dep, sen da maŋa qadalıb turmasaŋ bolmaymıdı?"As they say, a witch goes after whoever is nearest — must you too keep picking on me?"

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