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Zulu - South Africa - Zulu

Smoke tells where the fire is hiding (Zulu 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 Zulu / Zulu. Use as starter content and replace with verified community-sourced wording where needed.

Related idioms

Zulu - South Africa Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu. Zulu - Eswatini Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu. Bemba - Zambia Smoke tells where the fire is hiding (Bemba seed expression 25) Tonga - Zambia Smoke tells where the fire is hiding (Tonga seed expression 25)