sawut bet alırğa

/sawut bet alɯrʁa/

Literal translation

to take on a weapon face

Intended meaning

To assume a fierce, hostile expression; to show a harsh and unfriendly manner toward someone.
  • Allah birdi, sawut bet alıpsa, – dedi Kaşto qızı."By the one God, you have put on a menacing face," said Kashto's daughter.
  • Kimdi ol anda mardasın tanımağan?! – dep, Kerimov awaz eşitilgen janına, quş tawuqnu marağança, sawut bet alıb qaradı."Who is it over there that does not know their limits?!" said Kerimov, and looked with a menacing face toward the side the voice came from, like a hawk stalking a hen.

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