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)
- (after negation) indicates extreme obstinacy, reluctance: by no manner of means
- Synonym: за нищо на света (za ništo na sveta)
- (affirmative) indicates extreme covetousness, sparing no effort: at all costs
- Synonym: на всяка цена (na vsjaka cena)