ullu söleşirge
/ullu søleʃirɡe/
Literal translation
to speak big
Intended meaning
To quarrel with someone and berate them, speaking in a way that lowers their dignity.
- Kelinni üyünden atlı atı bla, itli iti bla kelirle. Arada tatıw qalmaz, jaraşıwsuzluq tuwar, ullu söleşirle.From the bride's house they will come, the one with a horse on his horse, the one with a dog with his dog. No goodwill will remain between them, discord will arise, they will speak harshly.
- Ullu iş etmeydi ullu söleşgen.The one who talks big does no big deed.
Sources
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- Къарачай-малкъар тилни фразеология ангылатма сёзлюгю (2017), p. 477