qaphanın qabırğasına siŋdirirge

/qapxanɯn qabɯrʁasɯna siŋdirirɡe/

Literal translation

to make what one has eaten soak into one's ribs

Intended meaning

To get real use or profit out of something; to see a benefit from it.
  • Anasına künden bir jetmese, Ayşatnı qaphanı qabırğasına siŋmeydi.If she does not get to her mother once a day, what Ayshat eats does not soak into her ribs.

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