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proverb [proverb]

Ruka maji ukae motoni

Maana (Definition)

Cautionary proverb warning against fleeing a minor trouble only to fall into a far worse predicament.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Escape water only to sit in fire / Out of the frying pan into the fire

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

toka baridi ingia moto

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

"Alijiuzulu kazi na sasa hana chakula; aliruka maji akakaa motoni."

Translation: He resigned his job and now lacks food; he jumped out of water into fire.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Ruka mtego uwe huruHatarishiCheko la msiba
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