Meaning of gözü su içməmək | Babel Free
[ɟœˈzy su ˈit͡ʃmæmæk]Definitions
to mistrust (to be wary, suspicious or doubtful of something or someone)
idiomatic, intransitive
Examples
“-Doğrusu, hacı, mənim ustalardan gözüm su içmir, qorxuram işi yarımçıq qoyalar.”
To tell you the truth, hajji, I don't trust the repairmen, I'm afraid they'll leave the job half-done.
“-Yusif, sən Allah, baban onlara nə deyirdi? - Heç nə. Salamlaşdılar. - Bu kostyumlu adamlardan heç gözüm su içmir.”
-Joseph, for God's sake, what was your grandfather telling them? - Nothing. They just said hello to each other. - I don't trust these men in suits at all.
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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