saqalı jeterge

/saqalɯ dʒeterɡe/

Literal translation

for one's beard to reach

Intended meaning

To go unshaven long enough that the beard needs cutting; to be overdue for a shave.
  • Kölekleri kirden melte bolub, saqalları, çaçları jetib, mardasız qatı küreşgenlerin körgendi.He saw them working beyond all measure, their shirts turned to greasy rags with dirt, their beards and hair grown long.

Variants

  • saqalı ozarğa

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