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idiom [phrase]

Enea kama moto wa nyasi

Maana (Definition)

Referring to news, rumors, or trends spreading uncontrollably and rapidly.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

spread like a wildfire

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

enea kama moto wa nyasi

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Metaphorical Phrase
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Tuhuma hizo zilienea kama moto wa nyasi mtaani."

Translation: Those allegations spread like wildfire throughout the estate.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
sambaaAvumaye baharini ni papa kumbe wengi wamoEneza
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