idiom [noun]

Ghorofa ya mchanga

Maana (Definition)

A structure or business built on deceit or weak foundations that is doomed to collapse.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

fragile foundation of success

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ghorofa ya mchanga

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Utajiri wa haramu ni kama ghorofa ya mchanga inayoweza kuanguka."

Translation: Illicit wealth is like a castle built on sand that can collapse anytime.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Udhaifu Gubeti la uongozi Hatarishi