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idiom [verb]

Sagia kwenye kinu

Maana (Definition)

To thoroughly defeat an opponent or dismantle an enemy's arguments in debate.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

crush completely / grind to utter powder

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

saga kinu

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Action Metaphor
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mwanasheria alisagia kwenye kinu hoja zote za upande wa mashtaka."

Translation: The defense attorney completely crushed all arguments of the prosecution side.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Asiyekubali kushindwa si mshindaniKuvunja rekodiSagai
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