qurğaq özdenlik eterge

/qurʁaq øzdenlik eterɡe/

Literal translation

to do dry nobility

To make a show of generosity or good manners in words alone, putting on a pleasing front without backing it with any real help.

«Boluşurğa qollarından kelmey ese da, qurğaq özdenlik oquna etsele ua!» – dep kölü qaladı Aminatnı."Even if it is beyond their power to help, if only they would at least offer some empty courtesy!" — so Aminat was left hurt.

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