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sheng [idiom]

Rangi mbaya

Maana (Definition)

Urban Sheng expression indicating that a situation has turned volatile, dangerous, or ugly.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

dangerous situation / violent turn of events

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

rangi mbaya

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Sheng metaphor
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mambo yalionyesha rangi mbaya makarao walipofika."

Translation: Things took a dangerous turn when the police arrived.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
NgoriNomaHatarishi
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