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idiom [phrase]

Ziba ufa usiku

Maana (Definition)

Taking immediate action to prevent problems from escalating

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

seal the breach early / take timely action

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ziba ufa

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

"Ziba ufa usiku kabla haujawa mkubwa mchana"

Translation: Seal the breach early before it expands into a major issue

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
tibu mapema
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