tawuq külür

/tawuq kylyr/

Literal translation

that a hen would laugh at

Intended meaning

Utterly insignificant and of no value; so paltry that it deserves nothing but mockery.
  • Oğay, iynanamısa sen aŋa, bılaydağıla bizni samarqawlarğa küreşedile, aŋa tawuqla külmezlemi! – dedi Quşjeterni nögeri."No, do you really believe that? The people here are just trying to make fun of us — wouldn't the hens laugh at that!" said Qushjeter's companion.

Sources

Show sources

Browse idioms and sayings