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idiom [verb]

Rusha mawe gizani

Maana (Definition)

To throw wild accusations or gossip publicly hoping someone will react and confess.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

make blind allegations / accuse without evidence

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

tupa mawe gizani

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Metaphorical Idiom
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Kusema kuwa kuna mwizi bila kutaja jina ni kurusha mawe gizani."

Translation: Claiming there is a thief without naming anyone is making blind allegations.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Tuhuma za jinaiRusha fitina
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