otha tüşgen qurt kibik
/otxa tyʃɡen qurt kibik/
Literal translation
like a worm that has fallen into the fire
Intended meaning
To be left with no way out and to cast about frantically in desperation.
- Qurtha, otha tüşgen qurt kibik, tipiskige qalıb aylanadı.Kurtkha goes about caught in a tight spot, like a worm fallen into the fire.
Variants
- otha tüşgen qurtça
- otha tüşgen qurtlay
Sources
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- Къарачай-малкъар тилни фразеология ангылатма сёзлюгю (2017), p. 381