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Kikuyu - Kenya - Kikuyu

Smoke tells where the fire is hiding (Kikuyu seed expression 25)

Smoke tells where the fire is hiding

Meaning

Signs reveal hidden problems.

Literal translation

smoke reveals hidden fire

Usage example

Investigate the complaint; smoke tells where the fire is hiding.

Investigate the complaint; smoke tells where the fire is hiding.

Cultural context

Additive seed entry for Kikuyu / Kikuyu. Use as starter content and replace with verified community-sourced wording where needed.

Related idioms

Gikuyu - Kenya Gutiri utuku utakua. Swahili - Kenya Pole pole ndio mwendo. Swahili - Kenya Haraka haraka haina baraka. Bemba - Zambia Smoke tells where the fire is hiding (Bemba seed expression 25)