taqır köllü bolurğa

/taqɯr kølly bolurʁa/

Literal translation

to become barren-hearted

Intended meaning

To let oneself become lazy and soft, losing firmness and resolve.
  • Alay ese, maŋa taqır köllü bolurğa az da jaramaz. Ömürübüz işde baradı, sora bizge bılay arsarlı nek bola bolurla? – dedi Jamilyat."In that case, I must not go slack in the least. Our whole life goes by at work, so why are they so hesitant with us?" said Dzhamilyat.

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