kutava ku izima

How to say it

Meaning

to refuse to shift from one's fixed position; to be firm and unyielding once a decision is made.

Good to know

a fixed idiomatic phrase for stubborn determination; izima refers to a fixed spot or state.

Examples

• Umuyobozi ntava ku izima ku byemezo bye.The leader does not budge from his decisions.
• Ese uzava ku izima cyangwa uzahindura umugambi?Will you stay firm, or will you change your plan?
• Ntabwo tuva ku izima igihe dufite impamvu nziza.We do not budge when we have a good reason.
• Azava ku izima kugeza igihe azabona ibisubizo.He will remain firm until he gets an answer.

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