qan usta
/qan usta/
Literal translation
blood master
Intended meaning
Outstandingly good at something; a consummate master of a craft or skill.
- Qaraşaway sıbızğığa qan usta bolğandı.Karashauay was a master of the flute.
- Saqalı çal bolğan, bökem, qarıwlu Qarabaş jalan da temir işlege uğay, haparğa da qan ustadı.Grey-bearded, sturdy, strong Karabash is a master not only of ironwork but of storytelling too.
Sources
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- Къарачай-малкъар тилни фразеология ангылатма сёзлюгю (2017), p. 291