tili kiçiydi

/tili kitʃijdi/

Literal translation

his tongue itches

Someone can barely hold back from saying something; they feel a strong urge to speak out.

Har Aslijannı körgeni sayın Kamalnı tili kiçiydi aŋa laqırda eterge, alay kölüne tier dep, tıŋılap qoyadı.Every time he sees Aslizhan, Kamal is itching to joke with her, but, fearing he would hurt her feelings, he keeps silent.

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