idiom [verb]

Pona chupuchupu

Maana (Definition)

To narrowly avoid injury, death, or disaster by an extremely slim margin.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

narrow escape / survive by a whisker

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

pona chupuchupu

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Idiom

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Dereva alipona chupuchupu wakati ajali ilipotokea."

Translation: The driver made a narrow escape when the accident occurred.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

okoka Bahati nusura