idiom [verb]

Taga mayai

Maana (Definition)

To make a foolish, embarrassing error or fail under pressure.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

lay eggs / make a severe blunder or drop the ball

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mess up

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Street Idiom

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mchezaji yule alitaga mayai uwanjani na kufanya timu ishindwe."

Translation: That player dropped the ball on the pitch and caused the team to lose.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

kosea Anguka nayo teleza