qan qusma

/qan qusma/

Literal translation

do not vomit blood

Intended meaning

A sharp rebuke telling someone to stop arguing, keep quiet and do as they are told.
  • Men şoför kurslağa barama, – dep, qızı qatı boldu. Alay anası, söznü qısha saldı da: «Qan qusma», – dep qoydu."I am going to the driver's courses," her daughter insisted. But her mother cut the matter short and said: "Don't talk back."

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