Mangali Figure  107 Kina-anna buun.
Literal Translation He removed what he was sent for.
Meaning of Figure He made the appearance of obedience, but had no intention of actually obeying.
Usage This is said of either a child or an adult. It means that they do not perform their responsibilities. For example, a young person might be sent to visit his prospective in-laws, and he would go to their neighborhood so others would see him there, but would not actually go to his in-laws’ house. Or he might go
Figure irony
Image action; remove
Topic bad behavior; reluctance
Topic bad behavior; rebelliousness