tüzge keterge
/tyzɡe keterɡe/
Literal translation
to go off into the open plain
Intended meaning
To be carried away by one's own success, wealth or finery and start looking down on other people.
- Sahrijan, asırı ariw kiyinŋenden, tüzge ketedi, teŋlerine söleşirge da küsemeydi.Sahrijan, from being dressed so finely, gets completely carried away and does not even care to speak to friends of the same age.
- Atası direktor bolğanlı, Ramazan tüzge ketib turadı.Ever since Ramazan's father became a director, Ramazan has been putting on airs.
Variants
- ulluğa keterge
Sources
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- Къарачай-малкъар тилни фразеология ангылатма сёзлюгю (2017), p. 468
- Малкъар тилни школ фразеология сёзлюгю (1994), PDF page 208