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fish in troubled waters in Malay

menangguk di air keruh

fish in troubled waters in Malay: menangguk di air keruh. In English, fish in troubled waters means to try to take advantage of a confused or troubled situation.

Malay words for fish in troubled waters

to take advantage from a chaotic situation
menangguk di air keruh

English meaning of fish in troubled waters

  1. verb To try to take advantage of a confused or troubled situation.

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Questions about fish in troubled waters in Malay

What is the meaning of fish in troubled waters in Malay?
Fish in troubled waters in Malay is menangguk di air keruh.
Apakah maksud fish in troubled waters dalam bahasa Melayu?
Fish in troubled waters: menangguk di air keruh.
What does fish in troubled waters mean in English?
Fish in troubled waters means to try to take advantage of a confused or troubled situation.

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