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idiom [verb]

Ingia cha kike

Maana (Definition)

To suffer deception or unknowingly fall into an unfavorable scheme.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

to be deceived / walk into a trap unsuspectingly

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ingia box

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

"Alishawishiwa vibaya akaingia cha kike kwenye biashara hiyo."

Translation: He was misinformed and walked blindly into a bad business deal.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
danganyikaghuriwa
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