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idiom [phrase]

Wahi kabla ya wahi

Maana (Definition)

To take action before everyone else to secure advantage

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

arrive super early / beat the rush

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

wahi mapema

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

"Fika uwanjani wahi kabla ya wahi"

Translation: Reach the stadium super early to beat the rush

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Changamka
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