Ujung tanduk
from indonesia
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noun
Abstract Concept
From indonesia
Definition
A dangerous or worrying situation
Etymology
A combination of 'ujung' and 'tanduk' (horn), metaphorically meaning a dangerous situation. This idiom originates from the sharp and threatening tip of an animal's horn, a native Malay expression.
Semantic Category
Intangible concepts that cannot be physically touched (e.g., ide, rencana).
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