idiom [verb]

Rushiwa mawe ya maneno

Maana (Definition)

To undergo severe public condemnation, insults, or verbal attacks due to a controversial decision.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

be pelted with harsh verbal criticism / face public backlash

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

rushiwa mawe

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Metaphor

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Waziri alirushiwa mawe ya maneno baada ya kuongeza kodi ya bidhaa."

Translation: The minister was pelted with harsh verbal criticism after raising goods taxes.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Kashfa ya karne Maneno mengi yanaleta umbea kukosoa