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idiom [noun]

Ombwe la fikra

Maana (Definition)

An idiom criticizing a lack of creative ideas or intellectual guidance in addressing problems.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

intellectual void / lack of ideas

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

blank mind / ombwe la wazo

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

"Mjadala huo ulihirisha ombwe la fikra miongoni mwa wajumbe."

Translation: That debate demonstrated an intellectual void among delegates.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
ukosefu wa mawazoujinga
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