ако ще турско да стане

Bulgarian

Etymology

Literally: Even if the Turkish [yoke] would be reimposed. The Turkish yoke (1396-1878) is an epitome of odious time, tribulations and atrocious oppression in the Bulgarian-speaking countries.

Idiom

а́ко ще ту́рско да ста́не • (áko šte túrsko da stáne)

  1. (after negation) indicates extreme obstinacy, reluctance: by no manner of means
  2. (affirmative) indicates extreme covetousness, sparing no effort: at all costs

Synonyms
  • (by no means): за нищо на света (za ništo na sveta)
  • (at all costs): на всяка цена (na vsjaka cena)
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