idiom [phrase]

Afueni ya pua

Maana (Definition)

Literally 'respite of the nose', meaning a brief momentary relief from suffering.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

slight temporary respite / brief breathing spell

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

pumzi kidogo

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Metaphorical Idiom

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Kupata kazi hiyo ilikuwa afueni ya pua kwake."

Translation: Getting that job was a brief breathing spell for him.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Nafuu ya haraka Utulivu