idiom [phrase]

Onyesha mgongo

Maana (Definition)

An idiom meaning to desert a responsibility or flee in fear from trouble.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

turn one's back on / flee / abandon a situation

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

onyesha mgongo

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Idiomatic Action

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Adui walionyesha mgongo baada ya kuona jeshi."

Translation: The enemy turned their back and fled upon seeing the army.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

kimbia Sepa