puldugundan olturturğa

/pulduɡundan olturturʁa/

This expression has 2 meanings.

Literal translation

to seat (someone) off their joint

Intended meaning

To drain someone of all their strength and leave them helpless; (of a person) to become utterly worn out.
  • «Üy işleden puldugumdan olturğanma», – dep jarsıdı Aymölek, baş iesin körgenley."The housework has worn me out completely," Aymyolek complained as soon as she saw her husband.

Literal translation

to seat (someone) off their joint

Intended meaning

To leave someone with no answer, to get the better of them by speaking sharply.
  • Zariyatnı sözü adamnı puldugundan olturtub qoyadı.Zariyat's words leave a person with nothing to say.

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