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idiom [verb]

Vua gamba la zamani

Maana (Definition)

To completely overhaul one's character and drop corrupt practices

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

shed past bad habits / undergo reform

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

vua gamba

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

"Kiongozi lazima avue gamba la zamani kupata uaminifu"

Translation: A leader must shed past bad habits to gain trust

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
badilika
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