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coastal [idiom]

Chovya ingine

Maana (Definition)

Trying one's luck again after an initial successful attempt.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

dip again / seek second helping of fortune

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

rudia tena

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili Metaphor
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Alifaulu mtihanini akaamua kuchovya ingine chuo kikuu."

Translation: He passed exams and decided to dip again for university.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
rudiaShinda majaribu
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