idiom [phrase]

Ikawa ni tabu

Maana (Definition)

Idiomatic phrase describing how an action backfired into hardship or conflict.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

and it resulted in trouble / chaotic outcome

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ikakuwa noma

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Idiom

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mzozo huo mdogo uliendelea na ikawa ni tabu mtaani."

Translation: That minor dispute escalated and it resulted in trouble in the street.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Shida msukosuko