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idiom [verb]

Tia fora

Maana (Definition)

To perform exceptionally well and outshine everyone else in an event.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

excel outstandingly / steal the show

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

shine vibaya

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

"Msanii huyo alitia fora kwenye tamasha la muziki."

Translation: That artist stole the show at the music festival.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Asiyekubali kushindwa si mshindaniSi kila chenye kung'aa ni dhahabubobea
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