quyruqnu tüz tutarğa

/qujruqnu tyz tutarʁa/

Literal translation

to hold one's tail straight

Intended meaning

To obey, do as one is told, and keep out of trouble.
  • Quyruqnu tüz tutmasaŋ, jaşaw saŋa keçginlik bermez.If you do not hold your tail straight, life will grant you no pardon.
  • Sizni quyruğuğuznu tüz tutdurub, ornuğuznu tabdırır edik, anı etalmaybız.We would make you hold your tail straight and find you your place, but we cannot do it.

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