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proverb [proverb]

Mfa maji haachi kutapatapa

Maana (Definition)

Proverb observing that a person facing imminent ruin will try any measure, however futile, to survive.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

a drowning person clutches at straws / desperation drives chaotic efforts

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

kuhangaika bila matumaini

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Cautionary Proverb
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Alifanya jaribio la mwisho kujiokoa maana mfa maji haachi kutapatapa."

Translation: He made a final desperate attempt to save himself because a drowning person clutches at straws.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
desperationjuhudi za mwisho
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