suwuq qol jetdirirge

/suwuq qol dʒetdirirɡe/

Literal translation

to reach a cold hand out (to something)

Intended meaning

To take what belongs to someone else; to thieve and so cause loss or damage.
  • Jarlılanı mallarına suwuq qol jetdirirge kerek tüyül edi. Qızılla bizge qadalsala, ma anı üçün qadallıqdıla, – dedi qaysı ese da.There was no need to lay a hand on the poor people's livestock. If the Reds come down on us, that is just what they will do it for, — said one or another of them.
  • Ahçanı qaydan alğansız? – dedi direktor. – Qıralnı hurjununa suwuq qol uzatmağanbız, – dedile jaşla."Where did you get the money?" said the director. "We have not reached into the state's pocket," said the young men.

Variants

  • suwuq qol uzatırğa

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