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idiom [verb]

Vuta subira

Maana (Definition)

To wait patiently before taking action

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

exercise patience / hold on

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

tuliza mpira

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

"Vuta subira hadi majibu yatakapotoka"

Translation: Exercise patience until the results are released

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
ngojee
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