qolu qaltırarğa
/qolu qaltɯrarʁa/
Literal translation
for one's hand to tremble
Intended meaning
To hesitate and lack the resolve to see a task through.
- Bu ayda kesime da ol at berillikdi, anı üçün igi hayt derge kerekme. Meni qolum qaltırarğa jaramaz.This month that horse will be given to me too, so I have to put in a real effort. I must not lose my nerve.
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- Къарачай-малкъар тилни фразеология ангылатма сёзлюгю (2017), p. 324