suwuq bet alırğa

/suwuq bet alɯrʁa/

Literal translation

to take on a cold face

Intended meaning

To become unkind and forbidding toward someone; to turn cold and hostile.
  • Alay ese, – dedi efendi, suwuq bet alıb, – dawuŋu dawlar adamıŋa ayt. Seni jaşıŋa berirça, meni qızım joqdu, senden men qalın almağanma."In that case," said the efendi, turning cold, "take your claim to someone who will hear it. I have no daughter to give to your son, and I took no bride-price from you."

Variants

  • suwuq qan alırğa

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