Upah lalu bandar tak masuk
from indonesia
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noun
arkais
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From indonesia
Definition
An idiom meaning 'yields no result or profit at all,' often used for futile efforts or ventures.
Etymology
Traditional Indonesian idiom; 'upah' (reward), 'lalu' (pass), 'bandar' (gambling den), metaphor for loss.
Semantic Category
Intangible concepts that cannot be physically touched (e.g., ide, rencana).
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